Graduate Health & Safety Advisor

Boyd Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Scotland is looking for a Graduate Health & Safety Advisor. In this role, you'll assist site teams with inspections and promote a positive safety culture while ensuring compliance with UK legislation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Health & Safety or related fields and 1-2 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary and a clear path for career progression in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + benefits package

Tailored training and development programme

Opportunity to work on landmark projects

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a similar H&S role within construction or civil engineering.
• Working knowledge of UK H&S legislation.
• NEBOSH Certificate or working towards it preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Support HSEQ policies and procedures implementation.
• Investigate incidents and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Health & Safety or related field

Job description

Are you a motivated Health & Safety professional with 1 2 years' experience, ready to take the next step in your career? This is your opportunity to join a leading Civil Engineering Contractor working on major infrastructure projects across Scotland.

The Role

Boyd Recruitment are seeking a Graduate Health & Safety Advisor to support our clients site teams across a variety of high–profile civil engineering projects, working on windfarms and substations. You ll work closely with senior HSEQ staff to promote a culture of safety, ensure compliance with regulations, and drive continuous improvement in health and safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Support the implementation and monitoring of HSEQ policies and procedures
• Help investigate incidents and support root cause analysis
• Engage with site teams to promote a positive safety culture
• Maintain accurate H&S records and contribute to project reports
• Stay up to date with current legislation and industry best practices

Requirements

• Degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field
• 1 2 years experience in a similar H&S role (within construction or civil engineering)
• Working knowledge of UK H&S legislation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• NEBOSH Certificate (or working towards) preferred
• Full UK driving licence

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary + benefits package
• Tailored training and development programme
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on landmark civil engineering projects across Scotland
• Clear career progression path with a reputable contractor

Please click apply and attach an up–to–date CV if you would like to proceed in learning more about this role.

You can also contact Nicole at Boyd Recruitment on (phone number removed)