Health & Safety Advisor

Principal People Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to join their team for major Civil Engineering projects in the UK. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 plus additional benefits including a car allowance, pension scheme, and funding for qualifications. The ideal candidate should have experience in Civil Engineering and hold a NEBOSH qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and drive a positive HSQE culture.

Benefits

GBP4,500 Car Allowance or Company Car

Up to 15% Pension Scheme

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance Policy

Relocation Package

Funding for qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in Heavy Construction or Major Projects.
• Passion for fostering a strong HSQE culture.
• Ability to provide HSQE advice and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Foster an inclusive HSQE culture.
• Support HSQE strategy implementation.
• Conduct audits and inspections for compliance.
• Collaborate on risk assessments and plans.
• Assist with accident investigations.

Skills

Experience with Civil Engineering

NEBOSH General or Construction

Strong understanding of regulatory compliance

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health and Safety Advisor to join a leading organisation specialising in Major Civil Engineering projects.

Health and Safety Advisor GBP45,000–GBP50,000 + Package – Civil Engineering East Anglia (Subsistence Available) ID: (phone number removed)

They are known for delivering technically complex ground engineering and major infrastructure projects across the UK. The business combines global expertise with strong local delivery and has a track record of working on high–profile schemes in energy, transport, and marine sectors.

You will play a key role in supporting a significant, high–profile Civil Engineering project that utilises unique construction methods never seen before here in the UK.

What’s In It For You?

• Salary up to GBP50,000
• GBP4,500 Car Allowance or Company Car
• Up to 15% Pension Scheme
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (with the option to buy more)
• Life Assurance Policy
• Relocation Package (Subject to current location)
• Funding for qualifications and membership fees for 1 professional body

About the Role

Reporting to the Project Health and Safety Manager, the successful candidate will:

• Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment to enhance HSQE culture and maturity.
• Support the implementation of the HSQE strategy, driving continuous improvement on short, medium, and long–term objectives.
• Provide professional HSQE advice and guidance to project teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and reviews, ensuring compliance with ISO management systems.
• Collaborate on risk assessments, method statements, and construction phase plans to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Assist with accident investigations and develop solutions to address performance gaps.

What They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Experience with Civil Engineering, Heavy Construction or Major Projects.
• NEBOSH General or Construction as a minimum.
• A passion for fostering a strong HSQE culture and leading by example.
• A strong understanding of regulatory compliance.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your HSQE career and contribute to projects that leave a lasting positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to join a company where your expertise and passion will make a tangible difference.