Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor

Principal People; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or £5,500 car allowance

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

Bonus scheme

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

A major infrastructure contractor in Scotland is looking for a Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to join their team. This role involves implementing safety strategies across various sites, conducting inspections, and engaging with operational teams. The position offers a salary range of £45,000 to £55,000, along with a company car or allowance, private medical, and flexible hybrid working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH certificate and experience in utilities or infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience in utilities or infrastructure.
• A flexible approach to travel across Scotland is necessary.
• Proficiency in implementing HSE strategies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement the HSE strategy across various sites.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Lead incident investigations and document lessons learned.
• Engage with operational teams and subcontractors.
• Report against KPIs to project leadership.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive influencing

Education

NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate

Job description

Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor

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Base pay range

£45,000 to £55,000 + Car/Allowance – Utilities Infrastructure – Scotland (Regional Travel) – ID: 871624

Are you looking for a long‑term role with real impact across major infrastructure projects?

We’re supporting a principal contractor on the Scottish Water Framework to appoint a Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to cover sites across Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a collaborative HSE team, supporting the delivery of safe and sustainable utility infrastructure projects. With work secured through to 2030, this role offers strong long‑term security and professional growth.

What’s in it for you?

• Basic salary of £45,000 to £55,000, depending on experience
• Company car or £5,500 car allowance + mileage
• Private medical, enhanced pension, and bonus scheme
• Flexible hybrid working – typical week: 3 days site, 1 day home, 1 day office

The Successful HSE Advisor Will Be Responsible For:

• Implementing the framework‑wide HSE strategy across a range of sites
• Carrying out audits, site inspections, and compliance reviews
• Leading incident investigations and sharing lessons learned
• Supporting and influencing operational teams and subcontractors
• Reporting against KPIs and engaging with project leadership

We’re Looking For Someone Who Has:

• A NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate (or working towards)
• Experience in utilities or infrastructure (essential)
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive, positive approach to influencing site culture
• Flexibility to travel across Scotland (regional travel only – car or allowance provided)

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

General Business

Industries

Construction