HSE Advisor

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

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As the UK transitions towards a low‑carbon energy system under the Government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, resilient and flexible electricity infrastructure is critical. United Infrastructure supports this transition by delivering fully integrated power infrastructure solutions across transmission and distribution networks. As an Independent Connection Provider (ICP), we deliver end-to-end design, construction, and maintenance of electrical networks up to 400kV.

As part of our services, the Power Transmission & Distribution (UIPT&D) team are seeking a full-time, site based HSE Adviser to support the delivery of power transmission and distribution construction projects by providing competent health, safety and environmental advice, assurance and guidance to project teams, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, client standards, company procedures and industry best practice.

The project, based in Alness, Scotland, is to construct and install energy transmission infrastructure covering approximately 80km of the Scottish Highlands between Loch Buidhe to Beauly.

Reporting to the HSE Lead, the HSE Adviser is responsible in supporting the safe delivery of the project with all works carried out safely, legally, and with minimal environmental impact. The role provides day‑to‑day support, assurance, monitoring, and coaching to project teams constructing overhead lines, substations, underground cables, and associated infrastructure.

The HSE Adviser will work closely with project teams to promote a positive Zero Harm culture, drive continuous improvement, and minimise environmental impacts while supporting efficient project delivery in compliance with legal requirements, client standards, and company procedures.

• Promote a proactive health and safety culture across all project activities.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety observations.
• Monitor compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Review and assess Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Support project teams in identifying hazards and implementing effective controls.
• Monitor permit‑to‑work systems and high‑risk activities.
• Ensure lessons learned and safety alerts are effectively communicated to the workforce.
• Assist in the development and implementation of project‑specific HSE plans.
• Support emergency preparedness and response arrangements.

• Monitor compliance with environmental management plans and environmental…