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Health and Safety Advisor

Principal People Recruitment

Scotland

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

A leading company in the infrastructure sector is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to ensure compliance and foster a positive safety culture across various water and pipeline projects in Scotland. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and a strong support system within a collaborative HSE team. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH certificate and relevant experience in utilities or infrastructure.

Benefits

Company car or GBP5,500 car allowance
Private medical
Enhanced pension
Bonus scheme
28 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

  • Experience in utilities or infrastructure essential.
  • Strong communication and engagement skills.
  • Proactive mindset with ability to influence teams.

Responsibilities

  • Implement strategic HSE plan across multiple locations.
  • Conduct audits and drive incident investigations.
  • Engage supply chain partners in safety culture.

Skills

Communication
Stakeholder Engagement
Positive Mindset

Education

NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate

Job description

Are you an experienced HSE professional looking for a secure, long-term role within a major infrastructure framework?
We re supporting a principal contractor on the Scottish Water Framework to appoint a proactive and collaborative HSE Advisor. This is a key role in ensuring compliance and driving a positive safety culture across a portfolio of water and pipeline projects throughout Scotland, alongside the wider team.

Why This Role?

  • Guaranteed work through to 2030 on a major national framework
  • Join a people-focused business with a strong track record of internal development
  • Projects span pipelines, reservoirs, MEICA, and water treatment no two days are the same
  • Work closely with an experienced HSE team and Framework leadership
The Package:
  • GBP45,000 to GBP55,000 depending on experience
  • Company car or GBP5,500 car allowance + mileage
  • Private medical, enhanced pension, and bonus scheme
  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Flexible hybrid working typical week: 3 days site, 1 home, 1 office
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Supporting the implementation of a strategic HSE plan across multiple sites
  • Conducting audits, inspections, and reviews of site activities and documentation
  • Driving incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Engaging operational teams and supply chain partners in best practice and safety culture
  • Representing HSE across diverse stakeholders and reporting on KPIs
What We re Looking For:
  • NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate (or working towards)
  • Utilities or infrastructure experience (essential)
  • Comfortable travelling across Scotland (company car or allowance provided)
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Positive, proactive mindset with ability to influence and support operational teams
If you are interested, please apply today!
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