Assistant Health & Safety Advisor (Construction)
Assistant Health & Safety Advisor – Construction
Location: Cambridgeshire
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Package: Competitive salary + car allowance + bonus + full benefits
Boost your Health & Safety career with a leading main contractor
Are you early in your Health & Safety career and eager to grow with the support of an experienced team?
We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded main contractor operating across Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. You’ll be part of a professional Health & Safety team that’s passionate about creating safe, positive environments on construction sites.
You’ll gain hands-on experience across a wide variety of refurbishment and new-build projects – from commercial and education to accommodation and automotive sectors – with project values ranging from £5m to £75m.
What you’ll be doing
Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager and experienced advisors, you’ll:
* Support in developing and reviewing Construction SHE Plans, Environmental Plans, and traffic management plans.
* Assist with setting up new sites in line with company procedures.
* Help monitor site activities, ensuring safe working practices are followed.
* Take part in incident and near-miss investigations.
* Attend site meetings with clients and internal teams.
* Carry out random drug and alcohol testing.
* Contribute to promoting a strong safety culture across all sites.
What we’re looking for
* Some experience or exposure to Health & Safety within the construction industry.
* A genuine interest in developing your career in construction safety.
* NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or currently working towards it).
* Good communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude.
* A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
Perhaps you’ve started your career as a Site Operative or Trainee Advisor and are ready to take the next step into a dedicated Health & Safety role — if so, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s on offer
* Competitive salary (depending on experience)
* Car allowance + mileage expenses
* 25 days annual leave
* Company pension
* Annual bonus scheme
* Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities