Health & Safety Advisor in Birmingham, West Midlands

Health & Safety Advisor – (Contract)

Location: Site based – HS2 projects
Assignment Rate: £300-£400 p/d – dependent on experience (Inside IR35)
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: ASAP 

We are supporting a contractor in the appointment of an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support its works on HS2.

This is a hands-on, site-based contract role, working closely with construction teams and subcontractors to maintain high safety standards across a major infrastructure project.

The position would suit a proactive H&S professional with experience in major civils, infrastructure or similarly complex construction environments.

The Role

You will provide practical Health & Safety advice and support to site teams, helping ensure work is planned and delivered safely, in accordance with legislation, project requirements and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible site presence, providing practical H&S guidance to supervisors, operatives and subcontractors

• Conduct site inspections, audits and behavioural safety tours, ensuring actions are followed through to completion

• Review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), challenging unsafe practices and identifying improvements

• Support the safe planning and delivery of high-risk construction activities

• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and site inductions as required

• Support incident and near-miss investigations, helping identify causes and share lessons learned

• Monitor compliance with company and HS2 project safety requirements

• Maintain accurate H&S records and contribute to project safety reporting

• Build strong working relationships with site teams to encourage positive safety behaviours

Essential Requirements

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, or equivalent

• Relevant H&S advisory experience within major civils, infrastructure or heavy construction

• Good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations

• Experience conducting site inspections, reviewing RAMS and supporting incident investigations

• Confidence to challenge unsafe behaviour and communicate effectively at all levels

• A practical, collaborative approach to improving site safety

Desirable

• Previous experience on another major infrastructure programme

• Experience working with a Tier 1 contractor or specialist subcontractor

• Relevant CSCS card

• NEBOSH Diploma or progress towards further professional qualifications

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Health & Safety Advisor looking for a site-based contract role supporting works on HS2, we would welcome your application.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Bryan & Armstrong Ltd is a specialist Health & Safety recruiter, supplying professionals on an interim and permanent basis across Health & Safety, HSE, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental and Quality disciplines.

Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.