Health and Safety Advisor


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£350 to £550 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Norwich, NR31 6DH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

I'm working with a leading

Tier 1 infrastructure contractor delivering a major highways improvement scheme and looking to appoint a

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor to join the project team on a temporary basis.

This contract would last a

minimum 3 months, with a strong likelihood of extension to the

middle of 2027.

Working alongside the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager, you'll be a visible presence on site, supporting operational teams, subcontractors and stakeholders whilst driving a positive safety culture across the project.

The Role

You'll be responsible for:

Providing practical health, safety and wellbeing advice to project teams

Undertaking site inspections, audits and behavioural observations

Supporting accident, incident and near miss investigations

Reviewing and advising on RAMS

Monitoring safety performance and producing reports

Maintaining the project competency matrix

Supporting subcontractor assessment and appointment

Delivering inductions, toolbox talks and safety training

Promoting behavioural safety and workforce engagement initiatives

Supporting interactions with the HSE and other regulatory bodies

What They're Looking For

Minimum 2 years' Health & Safety experience

NEBOSH Construction or NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

Experience within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or another high-hazard environment

GradIOSH, AIEMA or equivalent desirable

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Full UK driving licence

Why Apply?

C. £450 a day dependant on experience

Long-term infrastructure project

High-profile civil engineering scheme

Strong project team and supportive HSW leadership

Opportunity to influence culture and drive real improvements rather than simply police compliance

If you're an H&S professional who enjoys being out on site, building relationships and positively influencing behaviours, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation, apply now.

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