Carmichael UK are recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a major Tier 1 highways scheme in Norfolk. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering one of the region's most significant infrastructure projects, helping to drive a positive safety culture and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
Working closely with the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager and project delivery teams, you will provide expert guidance, support operational compliance, and champion best practice across site activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of company Health, Safety & Wellbeing policies and procedures across the project.
- Conduct site inspections, audits and safety reviews to ensure compliance with statutory and company requirements.
- Provide practical advice and guidance to project teams on health and safety matters.
- Assist with risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
- Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences, ensuring effective close out of actions.
- Monitor and report on project SHW performance and key safety metrics.
- Maintain the project competency and training matrix.
- Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and health & safety training where required.
- Support subcontractor assessments and appointments from a safety perspective.
- Promote a proactive safety culture and contribute to injury-free environment initiatives.
- Liaise with stakeholders, enforcement agencies and the wider project team when required.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' Health, Safety & Wellbeing experience.
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate, NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent NVQ qualification.
- Previous experience within construction, highways, civil engineering or another high-risk industry.
- Grad IOSH, AIEMA or working towards professional membership.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage operational teams.
- Ability to work within a fast-paced project environment and manage competing priorities.