Senior SHEQ Advisor, Power & T&D Safety Leader

OCU; Perth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU is seeking a Senior SHEQ Advisor in Perth, Scotland, to lead safety, quality, and environmental initiatives across major infrastructure and utility projects. You will influence behaviours, drive improvements, and partner with operational teams to create safer working environments.

This role focuses on developing and maintaining management systems, delivering training, and supporting audits while promoting a strong safety culture across a growing business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a SHEQ, Health & Safety, or HSE advisory role within construction, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or a similar environment.
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation, standards, and industry best practice.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures, and management systems across the business.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and drive improvements.
• Advise operational teams on SHEQ legislation, compliance requirements, and best practice.
• Deliver training, briefings, and awareness programmes to support a positive safety culture.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Monitor SHEQ performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives across projects and operations.
• Collaborate with managers, employees, subcontractors, and external stakeholders to promote safe and compliant working practices.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and records are maintained to the required standard.

Skills

SHEQ advisory

UK H&S legislation

Risk assessments

Audits

Incident investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

MS Office

Full UK driving licence

Education

NEBOSH qualification or equivalent

Job description

OCU is seeking a Senior SHEQ Advisor in Perth, Scotland, to lead safety, quality, and environmental initiatives across major infrastructure and utility projects. You will influence behaviours, drive improvements, and partner with operational teams to create safer working environments.

This role focuses on developing and maintaining management systems, delivering training, and supporting audits while promoting a strong safety culture across a growing business.