SHEQ Advisor​/Manager

Regional Health & Safety Advisor / Manager

Sector: Civil Engineering, Power & Energy Infrastructure, Rail & Utilities

Region: Scotland

Location: Cumbernauld (supporting projects across Scotland)

Help Shape Safe Delivery Across Scotland's Infrastructure Networks

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive Regional Health & Safety Advisor / Manager to join our established and growing business, taking a leading role in driving Health & Safety excellence across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects throughout Scotland.

Operating across both rail and non-rail sectors, our Scotland business delivers a wide range of civil engineering and infrastructure works, including:

• Power and energy infrastructure projects for clients such as SPEN, SSE and DRAX
• Substation civil engineering works
• Utilities and pipeline infrastructure
• Bridge and footbridge construction and refurbishment
• Highways and general civil engineering projects
• Rail infrastructure and maintenance frameworks
• Local Authority and public sector schemes

As our regional presence continues to grow, this role offers the opportunity to influence safety culture, operational standards and project performance across a varied and complex infrastructure portfolio.

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Up to 3 paid volunteer days annually
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards
• Structured career development and progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional training and learning support
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on major infrastructure projects across Scotland

You’ll become part of a highly regarded SHEQ function supporting multiple business units across the UK. Working alongside experienced professionals across Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality and Sustainability disciplines, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing industry-leading standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Health & Safety Advisor looking to progress into a regional leadership role, or an experienced Manager seeking greater influence across a broad infrastructure portfolio spanning power, utilities, energy, rail and civil engineering.

As Regional Health & Safety Advisor / Manager, you will serve as the focal point for Health & Safety performance throughout the Scotland region, supporting operational teams delivering a diverse range of infrastructure projects.

You will provide practical guidance, challenge and support to project teams while promoting a positive behavioural safety culture that ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with legislative, client and company requirements.

• Act as a trusted source of professional Health & Safety advice across all regional projects and frameworks.
• Support the safe delivery of civil engineering, power, energy, utilities and rail infrastructure projects throughout Scotland.
• Promote and embed a positive SHEQ culture through proactive engagement, coaching and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of project Health & Safety Plans and Business Management System requirements.
• Provide Health & Safety input throughout the project lifecycle, from tender and pre-construction stages through to successful project completion.
• Undertake site inspections, audits and assurance activities across operational projects, including occasional night and weekend visits where required.
• Monitor compliance with legislation, client standards, company procedures and project-specific requirements.
• Ensure corrective actions are appropriately managed and closed out whilst identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, principal contractors, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders.
• Lead and support accident, incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring lessons learned are effectively communicated and implemented.
• Produce regional…