Health & Safety Advisor in Colchester

Are you a H&S Advisor with experience working on major infrastructure projects?

Do you have experience working on supporting civils or groundworks for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor?

Location: North Essex, with travel across Essex and East Anglia
Rate: £350 to £375 per day, dependent on experience, OUTSIDE IR35
Duration: 6 months, with a view to extend

An specialist civils subcontractor is looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to support a growing portfolio of energy and rail projects across Essex and East Anglia.
Following significant growth within their energy division, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with long-term project requirements.

The successful candidate will provide hands-on Health & Safety support across multiple sites, working closely with site teams and construction management to ensure compliance and maintain high safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day Health & Safety advice and support across multiple construction sites.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance checks.
• Prepare, review and maintain site Health & Safety documentation.
• Review RAMS, risk assessments and method statements.
• Advise site teams and management on safe systems of work and best practice.
• Monitor site compliance and challenge unsafe working practices.

Essential Requirements:

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Previous experience in a site-based Health & Safety role within infrastructure.
• Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
• Experience working on groundworks, fencing, or supporting civils works

Desirable Requirements:

• Transmission & Distribution (T&D) experience.
• Rail or electrical infrastructure experience.
• Highways experience, including knowledge of NRSWA.
• PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification.
• Substation entry tickets and EUSR registration.

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to caitlyn.fisher@carringtonwest.com

Salary: £350 - 375 per day