Health & Safety Advisor - East

Contract Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building contractor is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor to oversee health and safety compliance across sites in East Scotland. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in construction health and safety and a NEBOSH qualification. This role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, private medical insurance, and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in health and safety within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction processes.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant management standards (18001 / HSG65 / Safe-T-Cert).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive SHE strategies.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and investigations to identify potential hazards.
• Maintain positive working relationships with management and site staff.
• Deliver training programmes on SHE procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Proactive approach

Relationship building

Education

NEBOSH General Qualification

Membership of IOSH

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a leading building contractor, is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor to join their team on a permanent basis, overseeing projects across the East of Scotland.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while promoting a safety-first culture across site operations.

They are looking for a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to build strong working relationships while contributing to a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive SHE strategies.
• Conduct site inductions in collaboration with the Site Management Team.
• Review risk assessments and method statements.
• Provide expert guidance and advice on health and safety matters.
• Carry out daily site inspections.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and investigations to identify potential hazards and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Maintain positive working relationships with management, stakeholders, and site staff.
• Record site incidents and lead thorough investigations.
• Deliver training programmes and ensure employees are fully informed about all SHE procedures and processes.
• Issue permits to ensure site activities commence safely and in line with project schedules.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A minimum of five years' experience in health and safety within the construction industry.
• A recognised health and safety qualification, with NEBOSH General as a minimum.
• Membership of a professional body such as IOSH.
• CSCS, CAR, and Safe Pass cards (desirable).
• A strong understanding of construction processes.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant management standards (18001 / HSG65 / Safe-T-Cert).
• Awareness of quality management and environmental systems and standards (9001 / 14001, etc.).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• A full UK driving licence.

What's On Offer:

Join a forward-thinking organisation offering a competitive salary based on experience, opportunities for career development, a supportive and inclusive working environment, and the chance to be part of a key long-term framework. Additional benefits include a car allowance, private medical insurance, life assurance, and a pension scheme.

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