HSE Advisor

Contract Scotland; Rhynie; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Freelance HSE Advisor for a major onshore wind farm project in Scotland. The role requires practical safety management experience, ensuring compliance and monitoring safety standards on site. Candidates should hold relevant certifications like SMSTS, NEBOSH, and ideally have a background in civil engineering or renewable energy projects. This freelance position spans approximately 12 months with work expected starting in January 2026.

Qualifications

• HSE experience required for a freelance position.
• Candidates should have relevant certifications and practical site management knowledge.
• Must be able to demonstrate compliance with HSQE standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver site inductions and brief personnel on safety.
• Monitor compliance with HSQE standards.
• Provide guidance on safe working practices.
• Maintain safety culture across the project.

Skills

Strong background in site‑based health and safety management

Practical experience in civil engineering or renewable energy projects

Ability to balance site presence with documentation and compliance responsibilities

Education

SMSTS certification & NEBOSH/IOSH

CSCS card

First Aid qualification

Job description

Freelance HSE Advisor - Onshore Wind Farm Project

We are seeking a freelance HSE Advisor to join a major onshore wind farm development in Scotland. This is a contract opportunity starting in January 2026, supporting delivery during a critical phase of works.

Role Overview

The HSE Advisor will be based on site, leading inductions and monitoring safety standards across daily operations. This role is not limited to office paperwork – it requires a practical presence on site, ensuring compliance and promoting a safe working environment. Candidates with management backgrounds or hands‑on site experience are preferred over purely academic health and safety qualifications, as remote site conditions demand practical expertise.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering site inductions and ensuring all personnel are briefed on safety requirements
• Monitoring site activities to ensure compliance with HSQE standards and RAMS
• Providing guidance to site teams and subcontractors on safe working practices
• Supporting management in maintaining a strong safety culture across the project
• Preparing and maintaining documentation to demonstrate compliance with statutory requirements

Requirements

• SMSTS certification & NEBOSH/IOSH
• CSCS card
• First Aid qualification
• Strong background in site‑based health and safety management
• Practical experience in civil engineering or renewable energy projects
• Ability to balance site presence with documentation and compliance responsibilities

Contract Details

• Freelance position, approximately 12‑month duration
• 10‑hour days, Monday to Friday
• Accommodation arranged by candidates and added to the day rate if candidate not local to site
• CIS engagement preferred

Next Steps

Interviews are expected in the first week of January 2026, with a target start date at the end of January.

Get in Touch

Apply here or send your CV to (url removed)

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.