HSEQ Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading privately owned group in Scotland is seeking an HSEQ Advisor to ensure high standards in health, safety, environmental protection, and quality management. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing compliance strategies, conducting audits, and training staff in HSEQ topics. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and comes with a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

30 days of holiday, plus buy-back scheme

Pension scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold NEBOSH General or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessments, COSHH, RIDDOR regulations.
• Proven experience in HSEQ advisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Manage and liaise with HSEQ auditors.
• Conduct audits and ensure legal compliance in safety matters.

Skills

HSEQ compliance

Customer relationship management

Risk assessment

MS Office proficiency

Training and coaching

Education

NEBOSH General qualification or equivalent

Job description

The McDermott group is seeking an HSEQ Advisor based in Perth, Scotland, to support high standards in health, safety, environmental protection, and quality management.

Overview of the Role

• HSEQ Officer
• Holidays: 30 days, with 1 additional day per year of service up to 5 days, plus a holiday buy-back scheme of 5 days.
• Pension scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Location: Perth, Scotland

Company Overview

We are a leading privately owned group operating across various sectors in Scotland and the UK, including automotive, construction, consultancy, manufacturing, property, mechanical services, renewable energy, software, and IoT, with over 50 years of growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Manage and liaise with HSEQ auditors to maintain company accreditations.
• Create, monitor, and update procedures within the Quality Management System.
• Coach and advise employees and management on HSEQ matters to ensure legal compliance.
• Plan and conduct audits, documenting outcomes and implementing best practices.
• Provide training on HSEQ topics to internal staff.
• Ensure company processes meet their intended outputs.
• Report on HSEQ performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Promote customer focus throughout the organization.
• Maintain the integrity of the HSEQ management system.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Outline operational procedures considering hazards.
• Perform regular site inspections to ensure policy adherence.
• Ensure safe working practices and legislative compliance.
• Develop health and safety strategies and policies.
• Lead internal training sessions on QHSE topics.
• Keep records of inspections, incidents, and accidents, and produce reports.
• Stay updated on legislation and industry developments.
• Attend relevant seminars and read professional journals.
• Produce management reports, newsletters, and bulletins.
• Ensure safe installation of equipment.
• Manage hazardous substances disposal (e.g., asbestos, COSHH).
• Advise on fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, machinery safeguarding, and occupational diseases.
• Manage emergency procedures, signage, PPE, and COSHH controls.
• Hold NEBOSH General or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrate passion and robust knowledge of HSEQ subjects.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Have a strong knowledge of risk assessments, COSHH, RIDDOR, and DSE regulations.
• Possess auditor training/experience.
• Be a proactive implementer of processes and change.
• Hold a full UK driving license and be willing to travel.
• Have full rights to work in the UK, including IDLR or Settled Status.

Note: We do not sponsor visas. Applicants must have full rights to work in the UK. Please specify your work status in your application.

Our workplace values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.