Health and Safety Advisor

RTL Group Ltd; Kilwinning; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established civil engineering contractor seeks an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join their team in Kilwinning. You will promote safety culture across multiple sites and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have proven experience within roads and civil engineering, hold a NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, and a CSCS card. You will conduct site inspections, support teams with risk assessments, and deliver safety training to enhance workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor within roads and civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of highways, utilities, drainage or infrastructure works.
• Confident communicator with a practical, site-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a positive health & safety culture across all sites.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Health & Safety compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Communication

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

CSCS card

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support a long‑term roads and civil engineering programme across Ayrshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established civil engineering contractor delivering highways, drainage and infrastructure works on a secure, long‑term framework.

The Role

As Health & Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with company procedures, legislation and best practice within the roads and civils sector.

You will work closely with site teams, management and subcontractors, providing practical, hands‑on support to ensure health and safety standards are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a positive health & safety culture across all sites
• Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments
• Support site teams with RAMS, permits and safe systems of work
• Provide advice and guidance on H&S legislation and best practice
• Investigate incidents, near misses and implement corrective actions
• Deliver toolbox talks, briefings and safety training
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and enforcing bodies when required

About You

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor within roads and civil engineering
• Strong understanding of highways, utilities, drainage or infrastructure works
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (essential)
• CSCS card (minimum)
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Confident communicator with a practical, site‑based approach
• Ability to work independently across multiple live sites