Colchester
£40,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Permanent
Operations
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join our team and play a leading role in maintaining and promoting a positive health and safety culture across the business. You will work closely with the company’s management and people, including contractors, to promote and support the safe delivery of our network and services.
About the Role:
Based in our Colchester office, you’ll travel regularly across East Anglia and all areas where our network is present, working closely with internal teams and contractors to ensure the highest health and safety standards across all of our engineering sites and office locations.
You’ll:
Actively promote a safety culture
Provide expert guidance on H&S legislation and best practice
Deputise for the Head of Health & Safety when required
Manage and support other H&S Advisors when required
Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections
Develop and improve internal policies, procedures, and RAMS
Deliver training and promote a strong safety-first culture
Contribute to ISO 45001 management system implementation
Lead on incident investigations and drive continuous improvement
Collaborate with all department leads and people
What You’ll Need:
NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or working towards it)
Minimum of TechIOSH
NRSWA certification
Full UK driving licence (travel essential)
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Strong knowledge of risk assessment & current HSE legislation
Able to work independently and as part of a wider team
Key Attributes:
Analytical and detail-oriented
Effective communicator—both written and verbal
Problem solver with an investigative mindset
Adaptable, self-motivated, and professional
What We Offer:
Company van for business travel
Life insurance (4x salary)
Private healthcare
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme
Access to a full suite of employee benefits covering health (including 24/7 online GP service), lifestyle and financial wellbeing
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Ready to Apply?
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We review applications on a rolling basis – early submission encouraged.
Only candidates with the right to work in the United Kingdom will be considered, as we cannot offer sponsorship for this position.