Site HSE Lead for HVDC Infrastructure (Scotland)

Contract Scotland; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor for a major HVDC infrastructure project in Scotland. The role is predominantly site-based, supporting onshore and nearshore activities with a focus on safe delivery and environmental performance.

You will act as a proactive safety presence, coordinating inductions, risk assessments and compliance across contractors and subcontractors on site.

Qualifications

• Several years' experience as an HSE Advisor on site-based roles.
• Experience in construction, civil engineering, energy or major infrastructure.
• Strong experience with contractors and subcontractors.
• NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification.
• Knowledge of RAMS, risk assessments and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HSE support and guidance across site activities.
• Act as a visible and proactive safety presence on site.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor HSE performance and compliance.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Support risk assessments, HAZID/HAZOP workshops and emergency drills.
• Review and monitor RAMS, method statements and permit-to-work requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, safety walks and environmental checks.
• Support HSE audits and incident and near-miss investigations.
• Monitor compliance with UK HSE legislation and project-specific requirements.
• Track corrective actions, HSE KPIs and reporting.
• Work closely with Site Management, Installation teams and the wider HSE function.

Skills

HSE compliance

RAMS & risk assessments

Site safety leadership

Toolbox talks

Incident investigations

Contractor management

UK HSE legislation knowledge

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification

Tools

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Job description

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor for a major HVDC infrastructure project in Scotland. The role is predominantly site-based, supporting onshore and nearshore activities with a focus on safe delivery and environmental performance.

You will act as a proactive safety presence, coordinating inductions, risk assessments and compliance across contractors and subcontractors on site.