Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor

“Building Safer Futures – One Site at a Time”

Location: Glasgow (with travel across Scotland as required)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Due to continued growth, our client — a well-established and highly regarded civil engineering contractor — is looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join their expanding HSE team on a permanent basis.

Working closely with construction delivery teams, you will play a key role in supporting, advising, and embedding Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) processes across a wide range of civil engineering projects throughout Scotland. This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to make a real impact on site safety and performance.

Reporting to senior management, you’ll provide both technical and administrative HSE support, helping to ensure the highest standards of compliance, performance, and continuous improvement are consistently achieved.

• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of HSE management plans, including Project Management Plans (PMP), Construction Phase Plans (CPP), and KPIs

• Assist with the preparation, review, and approval of Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) and permit-to-work systems

• Deliver and support site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings

• Promote behavioural safety initiatives and actively contribute to a positive, proactive safety culture across all project teams

• Provide expert HSE advice throughout all stages of project delivery, from tender through to completion

• Ensure compliance with company HSE Management Systems, legislation, and industry best practice

• Support HSE monitoring, auditing, and reporting, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement

• Assist with accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, including reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

• Identify potential hazards and support project teams in implementing effective control measures

• Carry out project reviews to identify unusual risks and opportunities for improvement

• Represent the business at client HSE meetings and project progress reviews

• Maintain clear communication and a collaborative approach to safety management

Essential:

• Proven experience in a civil engineering or construction environment

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (minimum)

• Strong passion for health, safety, and environmental excellence

• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills

• Proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Share Point

• Full UK Driving Licence and flexibility to travel, including overnight stays where required

Desirable:

• Working towards Chartered IOSH status

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development

• Flexible and adaptable approach to managing multiple projects and priorities

• Competitive salary

• Excellent benefits package

• Opportunity to join a growing business with a strong safety culture

• Long-term career development and professional support

If this sounds like the right next step for you, apply today with your most recent CV.
For more information, contact Louise on  quoting reference J46343.

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