Regional HSE Advisor – Construction & Compliance

Cala Group Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday (including public) and

Private healthcare

ULEV car scheme

Pension contributions

Job summary

The Cala Group is a major UK housebuilder providing desirable new homes across Scotland, the South of England & Midlands. We are seeking a Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor to provide HSE support to the West of Scotland region, acting as the focal point for HSE and working with regional management to improve performance.

You will develop and guide the HSE management system, deliver training, conduct inspections and audits, and build strong relationships with contractors while ensuring

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health, safety and environmental advisory role, ideally within construction, housebuilding or a similar regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Confident communicator who can coach, influence and challenge at all levels.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across a regional remit.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the region.
• Experience supporting contractor management and supply chain engagement.
• Familiarity with environmental management and sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with HSE Managers and regional management to continuously improve HSE performance.
• Provide guidance and ensure compliance with Cala Group standards, HSE management system and statutory requirements.
• Contribute to the development of the HSE management system and improvement plans.
• Initiate and maintain pro-active measures to raise HSE awareness across all regional departments and contractors.
• Assist in developing regional training plans and delivering HSE training.
• Provide advice and support in letting works packages and attend meetings with consultants or contractors.
• Conduct HSE inspections and compliance audits and close out actions.
• Visit projects regularly to support and coach site teams to maintain high HSE standards.
• Review HSE documentation and support management with suitability.
• Communicate HSE information via reports and bulletins within the region.
• Ensure accidents are reported and investigated per Group requirements.
• Engage with enforcement agencies and maintain good working relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins within the HSE function.

Skills

HSE advisory

Construction knowledge

UK HSE legislation

Audits & inspections

Incident investigations

Coaching & communication

Multi-site regional remit

MS Office

Travel willingness

NEBOSH certificate

Contractor management

Environmental management

Education

NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

The Cala Group is a major UK housebuilder providing desirable new homes across Scotland, the South of England & Midlands. We are seeking a Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor to provide HSE support to the West of Scotland region, acting as the focal point for HSE and working with regional management to improve performance.

You will develop and guide the HSE management system, deliver training, conduct inspections and audits, and build strong relationships with contractors while ensuring