Health & Safety Advisor

RG Setsquare; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent civil engineering contractor in Central Scotland is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to ensure safety compliance across various sites. This role is ideal for individuals with 1-3 years in H&S and offers excellent opportunities for professional growth. Responsibilities include conducting audits, promoting safety culture, and advising on compliance. A NEBOSH Certificate is required, along with a UK driving licence for regional travel. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development support

Stable work environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a similar Health & Safety role ideally in construction.
• Strong communication skills to engage with site teams.
• Proactive mindset with a UK driving licence for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Health & Safety procedures across multiple sites.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture across the workforce.

Skills

Health & Safety procedures implementation

Site audits and inspections

Risk assessments

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor - Civil Engineering
Location: Central Scotland / South Lanarkshire (regional travel)
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 + benefits
Employment Type: Permanent

Overview

We're representing a well-established, privately-owned civil engineering contractor that's delivering critical infrastructure projects across Scotland. With a strong order book and continued growth, they're looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to join their team.

This is an ideal role for someone with 1-3 years of H&S experience looking to take ownership, grow professionally, and make a genuine impact on how safety is embedded across sites.

The Role

• Working closely with project managers, site teams and senior leadership, you'll be responsible for:
• Supporting the implementation of Health & Safety procedures across multiple live sites
• Conducting site audits, inspections and risk assessments
• Promoting a positive health and safety culture across the workforce
• Investigating near misses, incidents and helping to develop preventative measures
• Supporting toolbox talks, inductions and training delivery
• Keeping records up to date and assisting with continuous improvement
• Advising on regulatory compliance and updates

About You

• 1-3 years' experience in a similar Health & Safety role (ideally in construction, civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure)
• Hold a NEBOSH Certificate (or working towards it)
• IOSH membership desirable but not essential
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with site teams
• A proactive and approachable mindset - you're someone who can grow with the role
• UK driving licence (travel to regional sites required)

Why Apply?

• Join a growing, stable contractor with a strong reputation and pipeline of work
• Be part of a business where Health & Safety is taken seriously and you'll be listened to
• Get hands-on support and development to take your career to the next level
• Work in a regional patch - no nationwide travel or being away from home long-term

How to Apply

Apply now with your CV or contact us directly for a confidential discussion about the role and employer.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy