HSEQ Advisor

Contract Scotland; Milton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced HSEQ Advisor to promote a culture of health, safety, and environmental excellence across projects in Scotland and Northern England. The successful candidate will manage HSQE systems, conduct audits, and influence leadership on safety practices. A NEBOSH Certificate and civil engineering experience are essential. Competitive salary and long-term job security are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term job security

Commitment to safety and quality excellence

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a civil engineering environment, rail experience advantageous.
• Strong track record of managing HSQE across civil engineering projects.
• Demonstrable experience influencing leadership teams and implementing HSQE improvements.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong health, safety, environmental, and quality culture.
• Conduct site audits in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Lead or support incident investigations ensuring timely reporting.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

HSQE management

Environmental management

Influencing leadership teams

Commitment to safety and quality

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

IOSH qualification

CSCS qualification

PTS qualification

Job description

HSEQ Advisor

Location: Glasgow-based, with travel across Scotland & Northern England

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client, a well-respected Civil Engineering Contractor headquartered in Glasgow, is seeking an experienced HSEQ Advisor to join their growing team. This role will support both rail and general civil engineering projects across Scotland and the North of England. While rail experience is preferred, it is not essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation with a strong pipeline of work. You will work as part of an established HSEQ team, ensuring key safety, quality, and environmental standards are consistently met throughout all phases of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a strong health, safety, environmental and quality culture across project and leadership teams.
• Provide accurate reporting and data to the wider business in line with legislation and best practice.
• Prepare and maintain key safety documentation, including CPPs, EMPs, RAMS and related materials.
• Ensure consistent implementation of the HSQE Management System across all projects.
• Support staff compliance by coordinating resources, training, evaluations, and competency assessments.
• Conduct site audits in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Lead or support incident investigations, ensuring timely reporting and root cause analysis.
• Contribute to behavioural safety initiatives and support ongoing culture change programmes.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience within a civil engineering environment; rail experience advantageous.
• Strong track record of managing HSQE across civil engineering projects.
• Environmental management experience desirable.
• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum requirement).
• IOSH, CSCS and PTS qualifications are desirable.
• Demonstrable experience influencing leadership teams and implementing HSQE improvements.
• A proactive approach, with a genuine commitment to safety and quality.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel across Scotland and Northern England.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long‑term job security with a strong pipeline of secured work.
• Opportunity to join a respected, forward‑thinking contractor committed to safety and quality excellence.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, please apply with an up‑to‑date CV. For more information, contact Louise Knock on (phone number removed), quoting J46432.

Legal Information

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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Equality & Diversity

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.