Health and Safety Advisor

Principal People Recruitment

Health and Safety Advisor – £55,000 to £65,000 + Package – Energy / Utilities – Leeds – ID: 11605

Are you ready to step into a role where you influence safety across a critical national infrastructure environment?

We’re working with a major organisation within the UK energy sector who are investing heavily in their network and safety capability. They’re now looking to bring in a Health and Safety Advisor to support operational teams and drive high standards across a complex, high-risk environment.

This is a key role within the Health & Safety function, offering real scope to influence, coach and improve safety performance on the ground.

What’s on offer:

Salary between £55,000 and £65,000
Car allowance + Mileage
Enhanced pension scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
Long-term career progression within a growing and evolving sector

What you’ll be doing:

Partnering with operational teams to provide clear, practical health and safety guidance
Supporting and coaching managers on incident investigations and root cause analysis
Carrying out site visits, audits and inspections to ensure compliance and drive improvements
Interpreting legislation and translating it into workable, site-based solutions
Identifying and managing risk across a range of operational activities
Supporting delivery of safety projects and wider HSEQ objectives

What they’re looking for:

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification)
Experience within a high-risk environment – utilities, energy, or power
Confident communicator, able to influence from site level through to senior leadership
This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants an influential role while still staying close to operations.

If you’re open to hearing more, get in touch