Health and Safety Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated HSQE Advisor to join their team in Lanarkshire. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on various projects, ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental regulations. You'll play a vital role in promoting a proactive safety culture, conducting risk assessments, and providing guidance on best practices across civil engineering, rail, and highways projects. With training provided, this position is ideal for individuals starting their safety career or those with some experience. Join a forward-thinking company committed to workplace safety and excellence.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in civil engineering, rail, highways, or construction preferred.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain health, safety, quality, and environmental policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and site inspections to identify hazards.

Skills

Health and Safety Regulations

Risk Assessment

Site Inspections

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental (HSQE) Advisor

We are seeking a HSQE Advisor to join our client, a leading supplier of fabricated steel bridges, steel composite bridges, and specialist steel refurbishment contractors. Based in Lanarkshire, this role offers the opportunity to work on various projects, including on-site strengthening, specialist installation, and heavy fabrication of rail, road, and footbridges.

The HSQE Advisor will ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental regulations, support a proactive safety culture, and provide guidance on best practices across rail, highways, and civil engineering projects. This role is suitable for individuals starting their safety career or with some experience in industries such as civil engineering, rail, or highways. Candidates should ideally hold a NEBOSH certificate or be willing to obtain one. Training will be provided as needed.

Package

• 33 Days Holiday

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, quality, and environmental policies for relevant projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and site inspections to identify hazards and implement controls.
• Support health, safety, and environmental training for employees and subcontractors.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Provide guidance to site teams and management to promote best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve workplace safety and compliance.
• Ensure training and certifications are current.
• Conduct audits with external bodies to verify compliance.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in civil engineering, rail, highways, or construction preferred.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and site audits effectively.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Full UK driving license.

Bennett and Game Recruitment is a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK. We act as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. By applying, you consent to us processing your data, contacting you about our services, and submitting your CV for this role.