Health and Safety Advisor

Posted 23 March 2026
Salary Up to £50000 per annum + £5k Car Allowance + Benefits
LocationWhitehaven
Job type Permanent
Discipline Nuclear Construction / Mechanical & Electrical
ReferenceBBBH23023_1774255644

Job description

An experienced Health and Safety Advisor is required to support the delivery of health, safety, and wellbeing across a major infrastructure project in a highly regulated environment. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with UK legislation and site standards while promoting a proactive and positive safety culture across all site activities.

Who This Role Would Suit
This role would suit a motivated health and safety professional looking to develop or build on their experience within complex, high-risk environments. It is ideal for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and confident engaging with site teams, contributing to safe working practices across multi-contractor projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Health & Safety Management System
  • Monitor compliance with UK legislation, CDM Regulations, and site-specific requirements
  • Assist with site inspections, audits, and incident investigations
  • Review RAMS and support the safe delivery of high-risk construction activities
  • Engage with site teams and subcontractors to promote safe systems of work

Requirements.

  • Proven experience in Health & Safety positions.
  • P4 Pass highly desirable
  • Previous experience on Nuclear related projects.
  • NEBOSH certified
  • Lead Auditor certified desirable

Location: Whitehaven
Permanent:
Full Time, 40 hrs
Salary
: circa £50k (dependent on experience) + £5k Car Allowance
Benefits
25 days holiday (plus 8 days bank holidays)
Up to 8% pension contribution
Private medical insurance

APPLY NOW! Contact Jacob for further details - jacob@es-recruit.com 0161 4166249