Do you want a role where you can influence environmental performance, support operational teams, and help deliver major infrastructure projects?
Principal People are working with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit a Health and Safety Advisor to support projects across the Thames Water framework. This is a hybrid role with regular travel across the region, working closely with operational and project teams on a range of live infrastructure and environmental projects.
This position will support the Framework HS&E Manager in delivering environmental excellence across the framework. You will play a key role in implementing environmental strategy, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and management systems, and driving continuous improvement across project delivery.
The role is relationship-led and requires someone who is visible on site, confident engaging with teams, and able to influence behaviours while promoting a positive environmental culture across the business.
Joining a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work gives you the opportunity to develop your career within one of the UK’s leading infrastructure and water sector businesses.
What’s in it for you?
Salary up to £50,000
Company Car / £5,000 Car Allowance + Mileage
Variable Pension Scheme up to 13%
28 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (With option to buy more)
Private Medical (With option to add family)
CPD, Development & Progression Support
Long-term secured work within the UK water and infrastructure sector
What you will be doing:
Supporting the delivery of the environmental strategy across the framework.
Providing practical environmental advice and support to operational and site teams.
Reviewing high-risk method statements, risk assessments and environmental documentation.
Conducting site inspections, environmental reviews and audits.
Supporting environmental compliance across all project stages.
Investigating environmental incidents and non-conformities, identifying root causes and supporting corrective actions.
Monitoring environmental performance through KPIs and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Delivering environmental briefings, training and best practice guidance.
Supporting supply chain onboarding and ongoing environmental performance monitoring.
Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and regulatory stakeholders.
What they are looking for:
Environmental Qualification or related Degree Level Qualifications
ISEP Practitioner membership or working towards would be advantageous
Experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities or water sectors
Strong understanding of environmental legislation, management systems and risk management
Confident communicator with the ability to engage operational teams and stakeholders
This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to join a well-established contractor and play a visible role across major infrastructure projects with long-term career development opportunities.
If this sounds of interest, apply today
Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year