HSE Advisor

Russell Taylor Group; Garelochhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays

15% Employer Pension Contribution

Buy/Sell up to 5 holidays

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is hiring an EHS Advisor for a COMAH-regulated Oil Terminal near Helensburgh. You will act as the EHS subject matter expert, providing guidance on health, safety, environment and process safety while supporting COMAH compliance and the implementation of ISO 45001 and 14001.

The role is site-based and requires engaging with a broad range of stakeholders. You will lead incident investigations, audit operations, and contribute HSSE performance reporting, with occasional travel

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification required.
• 2+ years' experience in a health and safety role within a COMAH regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of COMAH requirements, ideally relating to tank storage operations.
• Knowledge of CDM within an operational organisation.
• Awareness of process safety and the principles of ALARP.
• Experience with risk assessment, including HAZOPs and HAZIDs, ideally within oil and gas.
• Knowledge of auditing principles and HSE Management Systems.
• Strong report writing skills and good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the EHS subject matter expert for the Oil Terminal and Project Managers.
• Providing advice on occupational health, safety, environmental and process safety matters.
• Supporting the site as it works towards full COMAH compliance.
• Auditing site activities, systems and contractor performance.
• Supporting CDM implementation and management on new projects.
• Supporting the implementation of Safety and Environmental Management Systems in line with ISO 45001 and 14001.
• Carrying out incident investigations and monitoring the close-out of corrective actions.
• Producing regular HSSE performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting emergency preparedness and the selection of improved safety measures for engineering changes.

Skills

Health & safety

Report writing

Microsoft Excel

Risk assessment

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Engineering degree (preferred)

Job description

Salary: £50000 - £55000 per annum, Benefits: 30 days + BH, 15% pension, buy /sell 5 holidays option

EHS Advisor

Are you a Health & Safety professional with experience in a COMAH regulated environment? Would you like to help shape the safety and environmental standards of a newly developing site? Are you looking for a permanent role with an excellent pension and generous holiday allowance?

What's in it for you?

• £50,000 - £55,000 basic salary
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday
• Max 15% Employer Pension Contribution

What will you be doing?

• Acting as the EHS subject matter expert for the Oil Terminal and Project Managers
• Providing advice on occupational health, safety, environmental and process safety matters
• Supporting the site as it works towards full COMAH compliance
• Auditing site activities, systems and contractor performance
• Supporting CDM implementation and management on new projects
• Supporting the implementation of Safety and Environmental Management Systems in line with ISO 45001 and 14001
• Carrying out incident investigations and monitoring the close-out of corrective actions
• Producing regular HSSE performance reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting emergency preparedness and the selection of improved safety measures for engineering changes

Where you'll be doing it?

You’ll be based onsite at an Oil Terminal near Helensburgh. This is a newly created role within an organisation operating in the Major Accident Hazard industry, delivering and overseeing safety critical activities. You’ll work with a wide range of stakeholders, from site operatives and senior leadership through to the Competent Authority (HSE, EA and SEPA). Occasional travel to other sites may be required.

What you'll need:

• NEBOSH qualification (an engineering degree is preferred)
• At least 2 years' experience in a health and safety role within a COMAH regulated environment
• Strong understanding of COMAH requirements, ideally relating to tank storage operations
• Knowledge of CDM within an operational organisation
• Awareness of process safety and the principles of ALARP
• Experience with risk assessment, including HAZOPs and HAZIDs, ideally within oil and gas
• Knowledge of auditing principles and HSE Management Systems
• Strong report writing skills and good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• A full UK driving licence

Interview dates:

• Stage 1 - 2 November 2026 (via Teams)
• Stage 2 - 11 November 2026 (face to face, at Garelochhead)

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