Health & Safety Officer

Contract Scotland; Murton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable civil engineering contractor is seeking a Freelance Health & Safety Officer to oversee health and safety compliance on a HVDC Converter Station project in Murton. This site-based role requires strong experience in civil engineering health and safety protocols, risk assessments, and direct client communication. Ideal candidates will have NEBOSH certification, a CSCS card, and proven experience in managing site safety standards. Responsibilities include managing RAMS, conducting regular site inspections, and liaising with clients to ensure safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Officer on civil engineering projects.
• Strong working knowledge of RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Confident supervising site activities and challenging unsafe behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, review and ongoing management of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Site supervision to ensure works are carried out in line with approved RAMS and statutory requirements.
• Regular site inspections, audits and toolbox talks.

Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Risk Assessments Management

Site Supervision

Client Liaison

Hazard Identification

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

CSCS Card

Job description

Freelance Health & Safety Officer - Civil Engineering

Location: Murton

Project: HVDC Converter Station (Civils)

Duration: Approx. 3 months

Start Date: January

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract CIS

The Role

We are working with a reputable civil engineering contractor who requires an experienced Freelance Health & Safety Officer to support civils works on a HVDC Converter Station project in Murton.

This is a site-based role, suited to someone who is confident operating independently on a live civils project, ensuring high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance while maintaining clear communication with both site teams and the end client.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation, review and ongoing management of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Site supervision to ensure works are carried out in line with approved RAMS and statutory requirements
• Regular site inspections, audits and toolbox talks
• Proactive identification of hazards and implementation of corrective actions
• Acting as the main Health & Safety point of contact on site
• Liaising with the client to ensure they are fully informed and confident in the safety of the works
• Supporting site management with incident prevention and, if required, investigation and reporting
• Ensuring compliance with company, client and legislative H&S standards at all times

About You

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Officer on civil engineering projects
• Strong working knowledge of RAMS and safe systems of work
• Confident supervising site activities and challenging unsafe behaviours
• Comfortable dealing directly with clients and maintaining professional, transparent communication
• Practical, site-focused approach — not purely desk-based
• Able to work autonomously and integrate quickly into an existing site team

Qualifications (Essential / Preferred)

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
• CSCS card
• Previous experience on major infrastructure or energy projects (advantageous)
• Previous experience on civil engineering projects - earthworks, drainage, roads, remediation works.

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