Health & Safety Advisor - Civil Engineering

Location: Central Scotland / South Lanarkshire (regional travel) Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits Employment Type: Permanent

Overview:

We're representing a well-established, privately-owned civil engineering contractor that's delivering critical infrastructure projects across Scotland. With a strong order book and continued growth, they're now looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to join their team.

This is an ideal role for someone with 3-5 years of H&S experience looking to take ownership, grow professionally, and make a genuine impact on how safety is embedded across sites.

The Role:

Working closely with project managers, site teams and senior leadership, you'll be responsible for:

Supporting the implementation of Health & Safety procedures across multiple live sites

Conducting site audits, inspections and risk assessments

Promoting a positive health and safety culture across the workforce

Investigating near misses, incidents and helping to develop preventative measures

Supporting toolbox talks, inductions and training delivery

Keeping records up to date and assisting with continuous improvement

Advising on regulatory compliance and updates

About You:

3-5 years' experience in a similar Health & Safety role (ideally in construction, civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure)

Hold a NEBOSH Certificate (or working towards it)

IOSH membership desirable but not essential

Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with site teams

A proactive and approachable mindset - you're someone who can grow with the role

UK driving licence (travel to regional sites required)

Why Apply?

Join a growing, stable contractor with a strong reputation and pipeline of work

Be part of a business where Health & Safety is taken seriously and you'll be listened to

Get hands-on support and development to take your career to the next level

Work in a regional patch - no nationwide travel or being away from home long-term

How to Apply:

Apply now with your CV or contact us directly for a confidential discussion about the role and employer.

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