H&S Advisor

Project overview

H&S Advisor - Water projects - Cambridge - 45-60/hr (inside IR35)

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support water-related engineering and construction projects at a major chemicals manufacturing site.

They're looking for a practical, site-focused H&S professional to work alongside project teams and contractors, helping ensure works are delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently within a complex industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

About You

A NEBOSH Diploma, incident investigation training and experience of high-risk construction activities would be advantageous.

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If you are a proactive H&S professional with strong site experience and are available for a contract opportunity supporting water projects at a chemicals plant, we would welcome your application.

• Provide hands-on H&S advice and guidance to project managers, supervisors and contractors.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety tours, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and site procedures.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Advise on high-risk activities, including confined spaces, excavations, lifting operations, temporary works and working at height.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks and promote a positive health and safety culture.
• Monitor compliance with CDM Regulations and relevant health, safety and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate safety records and support reporting and continuous improvement.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• CSCS card or equivalent industry card.
• Practical experience in site-based health and safety, ideally within construction, engineering or industrial projects.
• Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations and risk assessment processes.
• Confident engaging with contractors and challenging unsafe practices when necessary.
• Strong communication, organisational and reporting skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Royston, Hertfordshire, UK, GB
• Rate: 45-60 EUR/h