Sheq Advisor in Saxilby

Job Title: SHEQ Advisor (Highways) – Contract

Contract Length: Interim – 3 Months

Start Date: Immediate

Location: Northamptonshire (Site-Based)

Rate: Competitive day rate

Hours: Full-time

OverviewWe are seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor with highways experience to support a live highways infrastructure project in Northamptonshire.

This is a hands‐on, site-based interim role for an initial 3-month contract, ideal for someone who is confident operating in live traffic environments, understands highways standards, and can provide practical SHEQ support on a fast-paced project from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day‐to‐day SHEQ support across a live highways project

Carry out site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety observations in accordance with highways standards

Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, company procedures, client requirements, and highways specifications

Review and advise on RAMS, traffic management plans, and safe systems of work

Support and lead incident investigations, reporting, and close‐out of corrective actions

Deliver toolbox talks, briefings, and site inductions, including highways‐specific safety topics

Engage with site teams, subcontractors, traffic management crews, and project management

Maintain accurate SHEQ records, reports, and documentation

Requirements

Proven experience in a SHEQ / H&S Advisor role on highways projects – essential

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) – essential

Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and highways safety requirements

Experience working in live traffic environments

Confident, proactive site presence with the ability to challenge unsafe behaviours

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to work independently and hit the ground running

CSCS Card – essential

Desirable

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Experience on National Highways, local authority, or major highways frameworks

Temporary Works or Traffic Management knowledge

What\’s on Offer

Immediate start

3-month interim contract with potential extension

Competitive rate

Opportunity to work on a live highways project in Northamptonshire with an established delivery team

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