HSE Advisor

Anderson Knight; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to ensure safety and compliance across civil engineering projects in South West Scotland and Cumbria. Responsibilities include conducting site inspections, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of relevant experience and NEBOSH or IOSH certification. This role promotes a culture of safety and involves close collaboration with site teams and management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an HSE role within civil/utility or construction industry.
• Further civil engineering or HSE certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits for compliance.
• Assist in identifying hazards and developing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental laws.
• Manage reporting and investigation of workplace incidents.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, audits, and reports.

Skills

Site Safety Oversight

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Reporting & Investigation

Documentation & Reporting

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH certification

Job description

Anderson Knight is recruiting for an experienced and proactive HSE Advisor to support our clients works programme across South West Scotland and Cumbria. You will work closely with site teams, contractors, and management to promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Safety Oversight: Conduct regular site inspections and audits for civil engineering projects to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

• Risk Management: Assist in identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and developing strategies to mitigate them within civil engineering projects.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with regional, national, and international health, safety, and environmental laws and standards relevant to civil engineering works.

• Reporting & Investigation: Manage the reporting and investigation of workplace incidents, accidents, and near-misses.

• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of HSE inspections, audits, safety statistics, and incident reports. Prepare regular reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.

• Health & Environmental Programs: Support the development and implementation of environmental protection and worker health programs to minimize risks associated with civil engineering work.

Qualifications

NEBOSH or IOSH (minimum), further civil engineering or HSE certifications are advantageous (

• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in an HSE role within the civil/Utility or construction industry.