Health And Safety Advisor

Contract Scotland; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor for a major HVDC infrastructure project in Scotland. The role is predominantly site-based, supporting onshore and nearshore activities with a focus on safe delivery and environmental performance.

You will act as a proactive safety presence, coordinating inductions, risk assessments and compliance across contractors and subcontractors on site.

Qualifications

• Several years' experience as an HSE Advisor on site-based roles.
• Experience in construction, civil engineering, energy or major infrastructure.
• Strong experience with contractors and subcontractors.
• NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification.
• Knowledge of RAMS, risk assessments and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HSE support and guidance across site activities.
• Act as a visible and proactive safety presence on site.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor HSE performance and compliance.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Support risk assessments, HAZID/HAZOP workshops and emergency drills.
• Review and monitor RAMS, method statements and permit-to-work requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, safety walks and environmental checks.
• Support HSE audits and incident and near-miss investigations.
• Monitor compliance with UK HSE legislation and project-specific requirements.
• Track corrective actions, HSE KPIs and reporting.
• Work closely with Site Management, Installation teams and the wider HSE function.

Skills

HSE compliance

RAMS & risk assessments

Site safety leadership

Toolbox talks

Incident investigations

Contractor management

UK HSE legislation knowledge

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification

Tools

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Job description

HSE Advisor – Major HVDC Infrastructure Project

Location: Scotland | Site-Based | Accommodation & Expenses Provided for Candidates Working Away

We are looking for an experienced HSE Advisor to join a major HVDC infrastructure project in Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery and installation of 525kV high-voltage cable systems, supporting the expansion of renewable energy and the continued development of the UK's electricity transmission network.

Working as part of a highly experienced project team, you will provide hands-on HSE support across onshore and nearshore activities, working closely with site management, installation teams, contractors and subcontractors.

The Opportunity

This is a predominantly site-based role, suited to an HSE professional who enjoys being actively involved in project delivery and maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental performance on site.

You will be a visible and proactive HSE presence, supporting the project team and ensuring safe working practices are maintained throughout construction and installation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HSE support and guidance across site activities.
• Act as a visible and proactive safety presence on site.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor HSE performance and compliance.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Support risk assessments, HAZID/HAZOP workshops and emergency drills.
• Review and monitor RAMS, method statements and permit-to-work requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, safety walks and environmental checks.
• Support HSE audits and incident and near-miss investigations.
• Monitor compliance with UK HSE legislation and project-specific requirements.
• Track corrective actions, HSE KPIs and reporting.
• Work closely with Site Management, Installation teams and the wider HSE function.

About You

We are looking for an experienced HSE professional with:

• Several years' experience as an HSE Advisor or in a similar site-based role.
• Experience within construction, civil engineering, energy, utilities or major infrastructure.
• Strong experience working with contractors and subcontractors.
• A good understanding of RAMS, risk assessments, site inspections, toolbox talks and incident investigations.
• Good knowledge of UK HSE legislation.
• Excellent communication skills and a practical, proactive approach to safety.
• NEBOSH or an equivalent HSE qualification.

Experience in HVDC, high-voltage, cable installation, offshore wind or marine projects would be highly advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major UK energy infrastructure programme and gain valuable experience on a technically complex 525kV HVDC project.

You’ll be working alongside experienced engineering, installation and HSE professionals on a project that is helping to shape the UK's future energy network.

If you're an experienced HSE Advisor looking for your next major infrastructure project, we'd like to hear from you.