Health and Safety Advisor

Principal People Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected specialist recruitment firm seeks a Regional Health & Safety professional to provide hands-on advice across various business units in Scotland. This role allows autonomy with a mix of home working and site visits. The ideal candidate will have experience in Building Services, Facilities Management, or Construction, along with relevant NEBOSH qualifications. Salary ranges from £45,000 to £55,000, plus benefits including a company car, private healthcare, and generous leave.

Benefits

Company Car (EV and Hybrid options)

Private healthcare

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private pension scheme

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience within Building Services, Facilities Management, Construction or similar.

Responsibilities

• Providing hands-on health and safety advice across multiple business units.
• Carrying out audits, site inspections, and risk assessments.
• Supporting teams with policy implementation and compliance.
• Assisting with incident investigations and promoting continuous improvement.
• Engaging stakeholders at all levels to encourage safe working practices.

Skills

Health and safety advice

Audit and inspection

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

Looking for a Regional Health & Safety role working across diverse projects, providing autonomy, development and support?

We’re working with a highly regarded, award‑winning Specialist Building Services Provider, delivering across Building Services, Facilities Management and small Construction works.

This is a self‑managed role with a mix of home working and site visits. Most sites are across the Central Belt, with some national travel when required.

You'll support managers and site teams with practical, professional guidance to help strengthen a positive safety culture across both project and operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing hands‑on health and safety advice across multiple business units.
• Carrying out audits, site inspections, and risk assessments.
• Supporting teams with policy implementation and compliance.
• Assisting with incident investigations and promoting continuous improvement.
• Engaging stakeholders at all levels to encourage safe working practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience within Building Services, Facilities Management, Construction or similar.
• NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, or similar.

Salary and Benefits

• £45,000 – £55,000
• Company Car (EV and Hybrid options) OR Car allowance (£5.5K per year)
• Private healthcare
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private pension scheme
• Additional benefits

If you’re looking for a role that gives you the freedom to make an impact while working with a respected and supportive business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more.