Health & Safety Advisor
Location: East Lothian (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 project delivery teams, you will play a key role in supporting, advising, and driving Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards across a diverse portfolio of construction sites throughout Scotland.
Reporting to senior management, this position combines both technical expertise and administrative oversight to ensure the highest levels of HSE compliance, performance, and continuous improvement are achieved across all projects.
Key Responsibilities
HSE Management & Planning
- Support the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of HSE management plans, including Project Management Plans (PMP), Construction Phase Plans (CPP), and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Assist in the preparation and approval of Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) and permit-to-work systems.
Safety Leadership & Engagement
- Deliver and support site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
- Promote behavioural safety initiatives and help cultivate a proactive, positive safety culture.
Technical Support & Compliance
- Provide expert HSE advice throughout all project phases, from tender through to completion.
- Ensure full compliance with company HSE systems, relevant legislation, and industry best practice.
- Support auditing, monitoring, and reporting processes, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
Incident Management
- Assist in the investigation of incidents and near misses, ensuring accurate reporting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
Risk Management & Review
- Identify potential hazards and support project teams in developing effective mitigation strategies.
- Conduct project reviews to highlight unusual risks and opportunities for improvement.
Client & Stakeholder Liaison
- Represent the business at client HSE meetings and project reviews, maintaining clear communication and a collaborative approach to safety management.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience within civil engineering or construction environments.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practice.
- NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (minimum requirement).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
- Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel, including overnight stays when required.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Committed to professional development, ideally working towards Chartered IOSH status.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
What’s on Offer
A competitive salary and an excellent benefits package are available for the successful candidate.
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, please apply with your most recent CV. For further information, contact Louise Knock on 01786 446651, quoting reference J46905.