Health & Safety Advisor

  • DARA People
  • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
  • 15/04/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Health & Safety Advisor Peterborough £300- £350 day Contract Mon Fri 7 00

We re recruiting for a hands-on Health & Safety Advisor to support a large-scale internal refurbishment within a live logistics environment. Working for a consultancy on a major client-side project, you ll play a key role in maintaining compliance and driving safe delivery across a busy, multi-contractor site.

This is a fast-paced, high-profile project offering autonomy and visibility ideal for a proactive Health & Safety Advisor confident working with everyone from operatives through to senior stakeholders.

The Role

As the on-site H&S lead, you ll oversee day-to-day safety performance, embed best practice, and ensure works progress safely in line with CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead health & safety across a live, multi-contractor refurbishment project
  • Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance checks; report and close out actions
  • Review and produce RAMS, risk assessments and method statements
  • Deliver toolbox talks and site briefings to drive positive behaviours
  • Liaise with site teams and stakeholders to maintain standards and performance
  • Investigate incidents and near misses; implement corrective actions
  • Maintain accurate site records and manage compliance via digital systems

Requirements

  • 7+ years experience in a construction/refurbishment H&S role
  • NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
  • Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
  • Experience on live sites / client-side environments (desirable)
  • IT literate (MS Office, reporting tools, H&S systems)
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, high-compliance, multi-contractor environments

Why Join

  • £300 - £350 per day (DOE / tax status)
  • Freelance engagement (Outside IR35 / CIS / Self-employed options)
  • Key role on a high-profile refurbishment project
  • Strong project support within an established consultancy