Health And Safety Advisor

Working pattern: Monday – Friday / 40 hours per week

Working Style: Travel across North West and South East Networks / Site Visits / Hybrid Working (2 days at home)

BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of road maintenance and management services, responsible for around 60% of Scotland’s trunk road network, including some of the country’s most significant roads, bridges and transport infrastructure.

We are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join our team at our centrally located Perth Head Office. Reporting to the Health, Safety & Risk Manager, you will support the delivery and continuous improvement of our Health & Safety Management System, working closely with operational teams across a range of contracts throughout Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional looking to broaden their experience in a varied operational environment while developing their career within a supportive organisation. We actively encourage continuous learning and support relevant professional qualifications and development.

You’ll play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture, providing practical advice and guidance, supporting compliance with legal and industry requirements, and driving continuous improvement across the business.

• Maintaining and developing the Health & Safety Legal and Other Requirements Register.
• Supporting the ongoing development, implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s integrated Health & Safety Management System.
• Conducting internal audits, compliance reviews and inspections to ensure best practice and legal compliance.
• Providing professional Health & Safety advice and guidance to managers, employees, clients and supply chain partners.
• Leading and supporting incident reporting, investigations and the identification of corrective actions.
• Preparing and presenting Health & Safety reports, statistics, performance data and award submissions.
• Delivering inductions, toolbox talks and internal Health & Safety training programmes.
• Coordinating Health, Safety & Environment Committee activities and representing Health & Safety interests within joint ventures and industry groups.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies, external stakeholders and certification providers.
• Undertaking regular site and depot visits across our contracts to monitor compliance and support operational teams.
• Reviewing and developing Health & Safety documentation, procedures and management system updates.
• Working collaboratively with supply chain partners and service providers to promote continuous improvement and best practice.
• Supporting Health & Safety Management Reviews through the provision of performance data and recommendations.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across contracts.
• Membership of IOSH (or working towards Chartered status).
• Lead Auditor qualification in Health & Safety, Quality or Environmental Management Systems.
• Working knowledge of ISO Management Systems, including ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and reporting systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Experience with in roads maintenance, construction, civil engineering or a related operational environment. (Desirable)
• Knowledge of Traffic Management and Chapter 8 requirements. (Desirable)
• Experience delivering training and facilitating workshops.(Desirable)
• Experience engaging with clients, regulators and supply chain partners. (Desirable)

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