Health and Safety Advisor Transmission North · Scotland

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Health and Safety Advisor Reporting to:
Health and Safety Manager Role purpose

The Health & Safety Advisor provides operational support across the Transmission Overhead Line (TOHL) Business Unit, ensuring high standards of health, safety and wellbeing throughout all project activities. The role is predominantly site-based, requiring regular travel (approximately 70-80%) to project locations to support site teams, subcontractors and SHEQ colleagues.

The position promotes a proactive, behavioural-based safety culture, ensures compliance with legislation and the Omexom Integrated Management System (IMS), and contributes to continuous improvement across all projects.

• Provide visible and positive leadership on health and safety matters across all sites.
• Promote a proactive, behavioural-based safety culture and encourage hazard and near‑miss reporting.
• Support and deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings; ensure records are accurate and compliant.
• Ensure compliance with the Omexom IMS and ISO 45001 standards.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and behavioural observations; record findings and follow up corrective actions.
• Support the collection, monitoring and reporting of H&S data, KPIs and incident statistics for internal and external reporting.
• Assist in the development and review of Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), Construction Phase Plans and other project H&S documentation.
• Review subcontractor RAMS and safe systems of work and provide support where required.
• Support incident and near‑miss investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and lessons learned are recorded on IMS.
• Provide advice on correct PPE, tools and equipment use, challenging unsafe behaviours and supporting corrective actions.
• Attend internal and external H&S meetings, client forums and audits as required.
• Encourage the identification and implementation of preventative measures.
• Undertake additional duties as appropriate and directed by the Line Manager.

• Health & Safety Manager (direct report)
• Business Unit General Managers
• Regional Functional Managers
• E&S and Quality teams
• Project Managers
• Site Managers and Supervisors
• Subcontractor teams
• External certifying bodies
• Client representatives
• Local authorities

The jobholder shall be a motivated and competent health & safety professional and possess the following qualifications and experience:

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of UK H&S legislation and CDM 2015.
• Experience in a site‑based H&S role within construction, utilities or infrastructure.
• Experience preparing and reviewing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans.
• Recognised training in accident/incident investigation.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

• Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and integrated management systems.
• IOSH or IIRSM membership (or working toward it)
• Internal auditor training (e.g., IRCA Internal Auditor).
• Experience with electrical networks or TOHL operations.

• Proactive, self‑motivated and adaptable.
• Strong planning and organisational capability.
• High attention to detail.
• Practical, solutions‑focused approach to work.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.
• Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
• Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high-quality results.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.