Health & Safety Advisor – (Contract) Location: Site based – HS2 projects Assignment Rate: £300-£400 p/d – dependent on experience (Inside IR35) Job Type: Contract Start Date: ASAP We are supporting a contractor in the appointment of an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support its works on HS2. This is a hands-on, site-based contract role, working closely with construction teams and subcontractors to maintain high safety standards across a major infrastructure project. The position would suit a proactive H&S professional with experience in major civils, infrastructure or similarly complex construction environments. The Role You will provide practical Health & Safety advice and support to site teams, helping ensure work is planned and delivered safely, in accordance with legislation, project requirements and company standards. Key Responsibilities * Maintain a visible site presence, providing practical H&S guidance to supervisors, operatives and subcontractors * Conduct site inspections, audits and behavioural safety tours, ensuring actions are followed through to completion * Review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), challenging unsafe practices and identifying improvements * Support the safe planning and delivery of high-risk construction activities * Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and site inductions as required * Support incident and near-miss investigations, helping identify causes and share lessons learned * Monitor compliance with company and HS2 project safety requirements * Maintain accurate H&S records and contribute to project safety reporting * Build strong working relationships with site teams to encourage positive safety behaviours Essential Requirements * NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, or equivalent * Relevant H&S advisory experience within major civils, infrastructure or heavy construction * Good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations * Experience conducting site inspections, reviewing RAMS and supporting incident investigations * Confidence to challenge unsafe behaviour and communicate effectively at all levels * A practical, collaborative approach to improving site safety Desirable * Previous experience on another major infrastructure programme * Experience working with a Tier 1 contractor or specialist subcontractor * Relevant CSCS card * NEBOSH Diploma or progress towards further professional qualifications How to Apply If you are an experienced Health & Safety Advisor looking for a site-based contract role supporting works on HS2, we would welcome your application. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Bryan & Armstrong Ltd is a specialist Health & Safety recruiter, supplying professionals on an interim and permanent basis across Health & Safety, HSE, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental and Quality disciplines. Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers