Health & Safety Officer

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

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Health & Safety Officer for a site-based role at a HVDC Converter Station project in Murton, Scotland. The ideal candidate will manage Risk Assessments, supervise site activities, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Essential qualifications include a NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate and a CSCS card. This role will require excellent communication skills and a proactive site-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Officer on civil engineering projects.
• Strong working knowledge of RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Able to work autonomously and integrate quickly into an existing site team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Ensure works are carried out in line with approved RAMS.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Risk Assessments

Client communication

Site supervision

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.

Please send your CV to [e-mail]

Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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.