Health & Safety Advisor
Location: North Chilterns → Aylesbury Area - HP18 0PX
Base: A41 Compound (just outside Aylesbury)
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
3 days in the office, 2 days at home
The Opportunity
Matchtech are seeking to recruit a Health & Safety Advsior to join a well‑established team supporting the safe delivery of a major HS2 work package. Based from the A41 compound near Aylesbury, you'll work closely with the section SHW Lead and on‑site operational teams to continuously drive safety standards and promote a positive SHW culture across the project.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Europe's largest infrastructure programmes, where your work will directly influence performance, behaviours, and safety outcomes on the ground.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and promote both Corporate and Local SHW Campaigns across the delivery area.
- Build strong relationships with operational teams and the supply chain to monitor and improve SHW performance.
- Carry out Site Safety Inspections across all live activities and identify trends, patterns or anomalies.
- Track and advise on the close‑out of audit findings, inspections, investigations and corrective actions.
- Provide the SHW Manager with insight into recurring issues to inform local initiatives and performance improvements.
- Communicate and apply the relevant content of the Business Management System to ensure consistent compliance.
- Ensure project teams follow NEC processes including EWN/PMI requirements (where applicable).
About You
We're looking for a proactive safety professional with strong engagement skills and the ability to influence behaviours on fast‑moving civils projects.
Essential:
- NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent)
- TechIOSH status or higher
- Strong knowledge of SH&W on major construction or large-scale civil engineering projects
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- Valid CSCS card - White, White/Yellow, Red (Experienced), Black or Gold
