HSE Advisor

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Pension scheme

Holiday buy/sell options

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group is seeking an EHS Advisor to join our client near Helensburgh, on a newly created permanent site in the COMAH sector. You will act as the EHS expert, advising on health, safety, environmental and process safety matters while supporting COMAH compliance and risk control.

The role offers £50,000–£55,000 and a generous pension, plus 30 days holiday and option to buy/sell days. Occasional travel to other sites and reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification required; engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ health and safety experience in COMAH.
• Strong understanding of COMAH requirements for tank storage operations.

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

NEBOSH

COMAH experience

Report writing

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

CDM knowledge

Excel

Job description

EHS Advisor

Location - Helensburgh (near Faslane)

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)