Health & Safety Advisor

BEAR Scotland; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading road maintenance provider in Scotland is seeking a Chartered Health & Safety Advisor to manage compliance with health and safety regulations. The role involves maintaining certification to ISO 45001:2018 and ensuring the organization's safety management system is effective. Candidates must be IOSH certified and possess a solid background in road maintenance and traffic management. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Employee benefits including annual leave purchase and Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• A full approved UK driving licence.
• Working knowledge of ISO standards.
• Experience in Traffic Management (Chapter 8).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Health & Safety Requirements Register.
• Develop processes to maintain certification to ISO 45001:2018.
• Conduct internal audits for compliance reviews.
• Prepare reports and award submissions.
• Deliver inductions for supply chain and clients.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Office Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Time management

Experience in Road Maintenance

Education

Chartered Member of IOSH

Lead Auditor qualification

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Head Office / Perth.
Category: Health & Safety
Contract: Fulltime, Monday – Friday, Travel required, Hybrid available 3 days in the office once worked with the company for 3 months.

BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of road maintenance and management services, proudly responsible for the upkeep and enhancement of the country’s vital trunk road network — including bridges and key infrastructure — across some of the most scenic and challenging terrain in the UK.

Since 2000 we have been involved in five generations of Transport Scotland Trunk Road Operating Company contracts covering various areas of Scotland and are presently responsible for approximately 60% of Scotland’s trunk road network. This includes the North West and South East Scottish Trunk Road Units & M80 DBFO and A92 DBFO.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Health & Safety Advisor to join our existing team, based in our Head Office in Perth. Reporting to the Health, Safety & Risk Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of an effective Health and Safety management system ensuring that the business complies with all Health and Safety Legal and Other requirements and maintaining certification to ISO 45001:2018 for all business processes.

You’ll report directly to our Health & Safety Manager and benefit from structured training designed to support your career growth within this role.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance of the BEAR Scotland Health & Safety Legal and Other Requirements Register
• Development of processes and systems to provide an effective Health & Safety system maintaining certification to ISO 45001:2018
• To represent BEAR Scotland on all Health & Safety matters to external organisations
• Conduct internal audits and Health & Safety compliance reviews
• Maintain Health & Safety Incident Database and Investigation process
• Prepare reports, statistics and award submissions
• Deliver inductions for supply chain and clients
• Create and issue Management System Alerts
• Coordinate HSE Committee Activities and represent H&S in Joint Ventures
• Liaise with regulators and external authorities
• Develop and deliver internal H&S Training
• Conduct regular site and depot visits (2 days per week)
• Review and engage with supply chain and PPE Providers quarterly
• Participate in document reviews and management system updates
• Provide data for Health and Safety Management Reviews

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A full approved UK driving licence
• Chartered Member of IOSH
• Lead Auditor qualification (Minimum of one Discipline)
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and NHSS
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Self-motivated with effective time management
• Experience in Road Maintenance and Traffic Management (Chapter 8)

Why BEAR?

At the heart of our success is our people — talented, innovative, and dedicated individuals who drive everything we do. We’re committed to attracting and retaining top talent by offering a supportive and rewarding work environment.

In return, we provide:

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Access to a range of employee benefits including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and our Employee Assistance Programme

We believe in empowering our team to grow, thrive, and achieve their full potential. Join a company that inspires you to deliver your best work and supports your journey to evolve and succeed.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to promoting fairness, inclusion, and diversity across all areas of our business.