HSEQ Advisor

Contract Scotland; Rothes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering and construction organisation is seeking a proactive HSEQ Advisor based in Scotland. The role involves ensuring high standards in health, safety, and environmental protection while providing expert support across various projects. The successful candidate will help shape a strong safety culture, maintain compliance with ISO standards, and mentor teams. Candidates should hold a NEBOSH General Certificate and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to impact safety and quality in the construction industry.

Benefits

Ongoing training and funded CPD

Opportunities to influence strategy

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health is essential.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 is needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent HSEQ support across all projects and functions.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and statutory requirements.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure standards are maintained.

Skills

Strong understanding of ISO 9001

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

HSEQ Advisor

Location: Aberdeen Office & Site-Based

Join a forward-thinking civil engineering and construction organisation where safety, quality, and sustainability sit at the heart of everything we do. Our client are looking for a proactive HSEQ Advisor who is passionate about protecting people, enhancing performance, and driving continual improvement across a diverse range of projects.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact ensuring high standards of health, safety, environmental protection, and quality while supporting teams on the ground to deliver first-class results.

About the Role

As an HSEQ Advisor, you will play a key role in shaping and maintaining a strong safety culture. You’ll provide expert support, guidance, and assurance across the business, ensuring that all activities meet legislative requirements, client expectations, and internal standards.

You’ll also contribute to the ongoing development of our Integrated Management System and maintain compliance with ISO standards helping us demonstrate excellence and continual improvement.

This is a hands‑on position, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys working closely with operational teams both in the office and on site.

What You’ll Be Doing

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

• Support the development of HSEQ policies, procedures, forms, and annual objectives.
• Ensure effective risk control measures are implemented and maintained.
• Liaise with external bodies (HSE, SEPA, local authorities, and clients).
• Lead investigations into significant accidents, incidents, or near misses.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety legislation and statutory requirements.
• Coach, mentor, and support employees at all levels on HSEQ matters.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate HSEQ audit and inspection programmes.
• Analyse performance data and identify trends to drive targeted improvements.
• Provide support to commercial and HR teams (including OH, mental health awareness, and D&A testing).

Environmental Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental policies, aspects, impacts, and best practice.
• Maintain authority on environmental matters and support operational teams to meet high environmental standards.
• Ensure Emergency Plans and Pollution Response Plans are up to date and effectively implemented.
• Contribute to environmental reporting, insights, and improvement programmes.

Quality Management

• Monitor and report on QA/QC performance and provide guidance to improve quality outcomes.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of the Integrated Management System.
• Ensure all work is aligned with business objectives, ISO accreditation requirements, and operational excellence standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent HSEQ support across all projects and functions.
• Ensure timely completion of required reports, investigations, and documentation.
• Maintain the Business Risk Register.
• Produce quarterly board reports.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure standards are maintained and teams remain informed and engaged.
• Identify emerging trends and support the creation of targeted campaigns and improvement programmes.
• Support new project start-ups, including system development, training, and client liaison.
• Mentor and coach staff on behavioural safety and HSEQ best practice.

What You’ll Bring

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Environmental qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Environmental Responsibilities).
• Grad IOSH / NVQ Level 2/3 or working toward membership.
• ISO Internal Auditor qualification.

What’s On Offer

• A varied role with autonomy and visibility across all projects.
• Supportive team, ongoing training, and funded CPD.
• Opportunities to influence strategy and shape safety culture.

Take the next step in your HSEQ career apply now and help drive a safer, more sustainable future across every project, please apply with an up-to-date CV. For more information, contact Louise Knock on (phone number removed), quoting J46499.

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.