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.
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