Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor – Highways & Infrastructure

We're working with a leading UK infrastructure contractor seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor to support its highways maintenance operations based in Dunstable.

The business is responsible for delivering essential highways maintenance and improvement services, including planned and reactive maintenance, helping to keep road networks safe and operational.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, providing practical advice and helping to promote a positive safety culture across a range of highways maintenance activities.

The position is office-based in Dunstable, with flexible working arrangements and opportunities to visit operational sites. It offers a varied working environment, combining engagement with site-based teams, safety inspections, incident investigations and the ongoing development of health, safety and wellbeing standards.

The Role Working alongside operational management and the wider Health, Safety & Wellbeing team, you'll provide professional advice, guidance and practical support to ensure highways maintenance activities are undertaken safely and in accordance with relevant legislation, company procedures and client requirements.

You'll play an important role in identifying and managing risks, supporting operational teams, monitoring safety performance and helping to embed a proactive approach to health, safety and wellbeing throughout the business.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing practical Health, Safety & Wellbeing advice and support to operational teams and contractors

Undertaking regular site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations

Supporting the identification, assessment and management of operational risks

Reviewing risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work

Ensuring compliance with relevant Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations and company procedures

Supporting incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions

Working closely with site teams, supervisors and subcontractors to promote safe working practices

Delivering safety briefings, coaching and guidance to improve awareness and engagement

Monitoring HSW performance, identifying trends and recommending improvements

Supporting the implementation and ongoing improvement of management systems, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001

Maintaining accurate records, reports and compliance documentation

Promoting employee wellbeing and contributing to a positive, proactive safety culture

About You
Previous experience in a Health & Safety, SHE or SHEQ advisory role, ideally within highways maintenance, civil engineering, construction or infrastructure

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, or an equivalent qualification

Good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, risk management and safe systems of work

Understanding of the CDM Regulations and their application to construction or infrastructure activities

Experience conducting site inspections, audits and supporting incident investigations

Familiarity with risk assessments, method statements and safe working procedures

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to advise and influence operational teams

Practical, proactive approach to identifying risks and developing workable solutions

Good analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in relation to incident investigation and root cause analysis

Organised, conscientious and able to manage your workload effectively

Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Full UK driving licence

Why This Role? This is an opportunity to join a major UK infrastructure contractor delivering essential highways maintenance services, where health, safety and wellbeing are central to the successful delivery of operations.

You'll work closely with operational teams, providing practical support and helping to influence safety standards across a varied working environment. With a Dunstable office base, flexible working arrangements and opportunities to visit operational sites, the position offers a balance of office-based responsibilities and practical engagement with the teams delivering work on the ground.

The business is committed to professional development, offering opportunities to enhance your technical knowledge, develop your experience and progress your career within a large infrastructure organisation.

The benefits package includes:

Competitive salary of £44,000–£54,000

Company car and fuel card, including electric and hybrid options

28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and personal accident cover

24/7 online GP service and Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family leave arrangements

Holiday purchase and Cycle to Work schemes

Employee discounts and reward programmes

Ongoing training and professional development

For an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a varied, operationally focused position within the highways sector, this represents an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to safety performance whilst continuing to develop professionally
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed