Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Ross-Shire Engineering Limited; Cromarty; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

Private Healthcare (Personal)

Holiday Allowance 31 days/year

Cycle to Work

EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme

Professional Fees Paid

Employee Discount Platform

Job summary

Ross-Shire Engineering Limited seeks a Health and Safety Advisor to join the Asset Operations and Maintenance Team on a permanent basis, based in Muir of Ord. You will ensure activities comply with RSE’s Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental management systems and current legislation.

The role requires flexibility on working location with accommodation provided by RSE, and offers a competitive salary, Company Van, private healthcare, and a clear career development path within the Ross-shire

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General (Level 3) certification or working towards it.
• Practical understanding of QHSE with liaising across teams.
• Excellent communication and knowledge of health & safety law.

Responsibilities

• Ensure activities comply with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental systems.
• Assist with Construction Phase Plans and CDM requirements.
• Support departments with QHSE matters and prepare risk assessments.
• Carry out QHSE inspections and audits on sites and premises.
• Prepare COSHH assessments and report findings to project teams.
• Communicate with all departments to maintain safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

QHSE knowledge

Relationship building

Education

NEBOSH General (Level 3) essential (or working towards)

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Our Asset Operations and Maintenance Team are looking to recruit a Health and Safety Advisor to join our team on a permanent basis, based in Muir of Ord. Your role will involve ensuring that all RSE companies’ activities are carried out in accordance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and that all persons affected either directly or indirectly are not subjected to avoidable risks.

Please note this position will require flexibility on working location, with accommodation provided by RSE.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• Ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with RSE’s Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental management systems
• Ensure that where appropriate, all requirements under the current CDM regulations are satisfied Including assisting project teams in compiling Construction Phase Plans.
• Provide assistance on all matters related to QHSE issues to departments and individuals within the Ross-shire engineering group of companies as and when required under the day-to-day direction of the Health & Safety Manager
• Carry out QHSE inspections and/or audits both at the RSE companies’ premises, and construction sites, as directed by the Health & Safety Manager to ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner and that persons are not placed in a hazardous environment
• Complete relevant QHSE inspection and/or audit reports highlighting any issues/nonconformance and issue the report to the relevant Project Engineer/Project Manager/Site Manager and to the QHSE Managers and the Company Directors
• Assist and advise Engineers/Site Managers as appropriate with the preparation of Health & Safety risk assessments and matters of safe working and compliance as required
• Produce COSHH assessments as required
• Communicate and liaise fully with all departments within the business

What Do You Need?

• NEBOSH general (Level 3) essential (or working towards)
• Practical understanding and approach to managing QHSE, with a focus on building relationships with delivery teams
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
• Experience in the application of Health & Safety practices in both manufacturing and construction sites. Utilities experience highly advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market-leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low‑carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in‑house and full‑service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.

Our service offering presents industry‑leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

What RSE Offer

• Industry‑leading salary based on your experience.
• Company Van
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Private Healthcare (Personal)
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted National Gym Membership
• Professional Fees Paid
• Employee Discount Platform
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.