Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Senior Health and Safety Advisor
Wakefield | Circa £60,000 + Car/Car Allowance

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation within the energy and infrastructure sector as a Senior Health and Safety Advisor. The role involves overseeing safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) across a diverse portfolio, including newly acquired divisions. You will be a key stakeholder at senior leadership level and support the integration of SHEQ standards across multiple sites.

The successful Senior Health and Safety Advisor will:

• Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring buy-in and compliance during ongoing acquisitions and projects.
• Lead and support safety across civils, street works, and power-related activities, including an understanding of road closures.
• Support the development of SHEQ strategies, policies, and improvements aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent), with strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Experience working within the power, civils, street works, or infrastructure sectors, with client-facing experience.
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Flexibility to travel regionally and excellent communication skills.

To find out more or to apply, please contact James Howard at or call .

Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.