Health and Safety Advisor

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a growing civil engineering and construction business delivering major projects in the Scottish Borders. You will work hands-on, supporting operational teams across a varied portfolio and promoting a positive health and safety culture.

You will provide professional H&S advice, carry out site inspections and audits, develop RAMS, review risk assessments, and assist with investigations.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent is essential.
• Experience carrying out site inspections and audits.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional health and safety advice to site teams and management.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety tours.
• Support development and implementation of RAMS.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and relevant documentation.
• Assist with incident, accident and near-miss investigations.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Support toolbox talks, trainings and safety briefings.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement practical actions.
• Collaborate with project/site managers to maintain safe systems of work.
• Assist with internal reporting and H&S performance monitoring.

Skills

NEBOSH Cert

Site inspections

RAMS

CDM knowledge

Driving licence

Communication

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Scottish Borders

Salary: Competitive salary + package

Health & Safety Advisor - Scotland

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a well-established and growing civil engineering and construction business delivering major projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor who wants to work in a hands-on position, supporting operational teams across a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

As Health & Safety Advisor, you will work closely with Site Managers, Project Managers and senior management to promote a positive health and safety culture and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with current legislation.

The Health & Safety Advisor role will include:

• Providing professional health and safety advice to site teams and management.
• Carrying out regular site inspections, audits and safety tours.
• Supporting the development and implementation of RAMS.
• Reviewing risk assessments, method statements and relevant documentation.
• Assisting with incident, accident and near-miss investigations.
• Monitoring compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Supporting site teams with toolbox talks, briefings and training.
• Identifying areas for improvement and implementing practical corrective actions.
• Working closely with Project and Site Managers to ensure safe systems of work are maintained.
• Assisting with internal reporting, inspections and H&S performance monitoring.
• Supporting the continual development of the company's health and safety culture.

The ideal Health & Safety Advisor will have:

• Previous experience within a Health & Safety role within construction or civil engineering.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• IOSH membership would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Experience carrying out site inspections and audits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A practical, proactive approach to health and safety.
• The confidence to challenge unsafe practices and work positively with site teams.
• A full UK driving licence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor looking to join a business with a strong project pipeline and the opportunity to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.