Occupational Safety Advisor - Scotland

Carbon 60; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy is seeking an Occupational Safety Advisor for a major project in Scotland. The role involves providing safety guidance, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a positive safety culture on-site. Candidates should have substantial experience in occupational safety within construction, hold a NEBOSH Diploma, and possess excellent communication skills. This is a hybrid position offering competitive rates and the potential for contract extension, allowing you to make a real difference in safety culture across a high-profile project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in occupational safety in large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety guidance to project teams.
• Monitor compliance with CDM Regulations.
• Review and develop project safety documentation.
• Participate in risk assessments and safety campaigns.
• Champion a positive safety culture.

Skills

Occupational safety experience

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

IOSH membership

Job description

Occupational Safety Advisor - Scotland

Location: Highlands of Scotland (Hybrid - 3 days on site / 2 days remote)

Working Week: 40 hours

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: 6 months + potential extension

Rate: £550-£575 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)

Eligibility: Full UK working rights required

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and highly skilled Occupational Safety Advisor to join a major infrastructure project in the Highlands. This is an opportunity to make a real impact by shaping safety culture and ensuring the highest standards across a complex, high-profile environment. You'll be the go-to expert for safety advice, working closely with project teams and contractors to deliver a safe, compliant, and collaborative worksite. If you thrive on influencing positive change and enjoy working in dynamic environments, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical, professional safety guidance to project and site teams.
• Monitor compliance with CDM Regulations and engage with contractors to achieve an incident‑free project.
• Review and develop safety documentation for clients, designers, and contractors to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Participate in risk assessments, inspections, incident investigations, and safety campaigns.
• Champion a positive safety culture and drive continuous improvement across all areas.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in occupational safety within large‑scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, especially CDM Regulations 2015.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and ideally IOSH membership.
• Exceptional communication skills and a structured, analytical approach to problem‑solving.
• Valid UK driving licence (due to travel requirements).
• Full UK Working Rights

Why Apply?

Work on a high‑profile project in one of the most scenic regions of the UK. Hybrid working model offering flexibility. Competitive day rate and potential for contract extension. Opportunity to make a tangible difference in safety culture and project success.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy