Health and Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Scottish Borders
Salary: Competitive salary + package

Health & Safety Advisor – Scotland

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a well-established and growing civil engineering and construction business delivering major projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor who wants to work in a hands-on position, supporting operational teams across a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

As Health & Safety Advisor, you will work closely with Site Managers, Project Managers and senior management to promote a positive health and safety culture and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with current legislation.

The Health & Safety Advisor role will include:

• Providing professional health and safety advice to site teams and management.
• Carrying out regular site inspections, audits and safety tours.
• Supporting the development and implementation of RAMS.
• Reviewing risk assessments, method statements and relevant documentation.
• Assisting with incident, accident and near-miss investigations.
• Monitoring compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Supporting site teams with toolbox talks, briefings and training.
• Identifying areas for improvement and implementing practical corrective actions.
• Working closely with Project and Site Managers to ensure safe systems of work are maintained.
• Assisting with internal reporting, inspections and H&S performance monitoring.
• Supporting the continual development of the company's health and safety culture.

The ideal Health & Safety Advisor will have:

• Previous experience within a Health & Safety role within construction or civil engineering.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• IOSH membership would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Experience carrying out site inspections and audits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A practical, proactive approach to health and safety.
• The confidence to challenge unsafe practices and work positively with site teams.
• A full UK driving licence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor looking to join a business with a strong project pipeline and the opportunity to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.