Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Job Title: Senior Health & Safety Advisor – Tunnelling Project

• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Contract Length: Contract around 3 months – potentially extended
• Location: On-site based at Long Itchington Wood Tunnel
• Rate of Pay: Day rate DOE (Inside IR35)

Brand new opportunity to work on a ground breaking high-speed rail project!

Role Overview:

This role is a temporary position covering the responsibilities of the existing HSE Advisor, who is transitioning to a different part of the project. The successful candidate will join the Long Itchington Wood Tunnel team, a key construction element of the client’s project. This tunnel is 1 mile long and involves both sprayed concrete lining (SCL) and secondary concrete lining. The project also includes cross passages and three internal caves primarily designed for emergency evacuations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all health & safety measures are in place and adhered to during the construction of the tunnel, with a particular focus on tunnelling and concrete lining processes.
• Conduct regular site inspections to assess compliance with health & safety standards.
• Assist in the preparation and review of health & safety documentation including risk assessments and method statements.
• Liaise with project managers, construction teams, and other stakeholders to promote a culture of safety.
• Monitor and manage health & safety compliance, providing guidance and recommendations to the on-site team.
• Report and investigate any health & safety incidents and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications in Health & Safety (NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent).
• Previous experience working on large infrastructure or tunnelling projects.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations within the construction industry, particularly in tunnelling environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger project team.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. 

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Health & Safety Advisor looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.