Health & Safety Advisor

Contract Scotland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy organization in Scotland is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to ensure compliance across various projects in windfarms and substations. You'll develop safety policies, conduct audits, and influence a strong safety culture while working diligently towards sustainability goals. The ideal candidate has a background in civil engineering health & safety, preferably holding Chartered status. This role offers competitive salary and long-term career opportunities within a fast-growing sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term career prospects

Exposure to pioneering projects

Qualifications

• Chartered status or equivalent in Health & Safety is desired.
• Proven experience in health and safety within civil engineering or renewable energy.
• Hands-on experience with windfarms and substations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Health & Safety policies.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Health & Safety expertise

Strong knowledge of UK legislation

Confident communicator

Proactive attitude

Education

Chartered Health & Safety status (CMIOSH or equivalent)

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor – Renewable Energy

Location: Glasgow & Central Scotland with willingness to travel as required

Sector: Civil Engineering | Windfarms | Substations | Battery Storage

Are you a Health & Safety professional who wants their work to genuinely matter? Or a Chartered Site Engineer ready to pivot your experience into a specialist H&S role within renewables?

This is a standout opportunity to join a leading renewable energy organisation delivering some of the UK's most exciting green energy projects. You'll play a critical role in ensuring safety, compliance, and best practice across windfarms, substations, and battery storage developments — all while helping drive the transition to a more sustainable future.

Why This Role?

• Working on high-profile renewable energy projects
• Trusted to make a real impact across multiple live sites
• Supported by a forward-thinking business that values safety, sustainability, and professional growth

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining robust Health & Safety policies
• Carrying out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Ensuring full compliance with UK H&S legislation, standards, and best practice
• Delivering engaging safety briefings, training, and toolbox talks
• Working closely with project managers and site teams to embed a strong safety culture from day one

What We're Looking For

• Chartered status (CMIOSH or equivalent) is desired
• Proven Health & Safety experience within the civil engineering renewable energy or construction sector
• Hands‑on experience across windfarms, substations, and battery storage projects
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and comfortable working across multiple sites

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long‑term career prospects in a fast‑growing sector
• Exposure to pioneering renewable energy projects
• A chance to be part of the UK's clean energy journey

If you’re driven by safety, passionate about renewables, and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your CV, or for more information, contact Louise Knock on (phone number removed), quoting reference J45967.

Legal Information

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• For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
• We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.