Health & Safety Advisor - Water / Utilities
Location: Huntingdon / Harlow, covering the surrounding region
Salary: £45,000 + package
Sector: Water / Utilities / Civil Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent
An established infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor to support major water sector contracts across the East of England.
This is a hands-on role working closely with operational teams across projects in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, with the majority of work centred around Huntingdon and Harlow.
You’ll be responsible for providing practical Health & Safety support across live operational environments, carrying out site visits, advising teams and helping drive improvements in safety performance.
The role
You will be responsible for:
Carrying out site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations
Providing practical Health & Safety advice to operational teams
Supporting site teams with safe systems of work and best practice
Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses
Identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions
Supporting Health & Safety objectives across multiple contracts
Providing H&S input into operational planning, tenders and bids
Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and performance
Promoting proactive hazard reporting and positive safety behaviours
Supporting compliance with relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
What we're looking for
Ideally, you will have:
At least 2 to 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety Advisor position
Experience within utilities, water, civil engineering, construction or infrastructure
NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent
Tech IOSH membership or be working towards an appropriate level of IOSH membership
A practical understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation
Experience carrying out site inspections and audits
Confidence working directly with operational and site-based teams
Strong communication and influencing skills
A full UK driving licence
Previous experience within the water sector would be advantageous, although candidates from wider utilities, infrastructure and civil engineering backgrounds will also be considered.
Package
£45,000 salary
Company car or car allowance
Pension
Healthcare
24 to 26 days' annual leave
Employee benefits and discount programme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing professional development
This is a regional position and will involve regular travel between operational sites, predominantly around Huntingdon and Harlow
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