H&S Advisor in Hertfordshire

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

• 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.

About You

• 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.

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

Apply Now

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.