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Health and Safety Advisor - Civils or Buildiing
Job Posted: 17 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Perth, Perth & Kinross
Expire in: a month
Job Description
I'm currently working with a well-established civil engineering contractor who are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join their project team on a permanent basis in the Perthshire area of Scotland.
The Opportunity
My client is looking for a hands-on H&S professional who can work autonomously across their operations, providing expert safety guidance and embedding a positive safety culture throughout the project workforce. You'll be working closely with the Project Health & Safety Manager, managing ISO45001 systems, and acting as the go-to safety advisor for site management and operational teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious H&S professional from a construction or civils background who wants to make a real impact on project delivery and safety performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing day-to-day H&S advice and support to site management and teams
- Conducting site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with legislation, CDM Regs, and client standards- Managing the implementation of the project ISO45001 Safety Management System
- Building strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and the workforce
- Delivering toolbox talks and chairing safety meetings
- Investigating incidents and near misses, sharing lessons learned across the business
- Reviewing method statements, risk assessments, and safety documentation
- Coordinating safety paperwork and record-keeping
- Leading health and wellbeing initiatives
- Challenging unsafe practices and driving continuous improvement
What My Client Needs From You
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in an H&S advisory role within construction or civil engineering- Recognised Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent)- Valid CSCS card- Full UK driving licence- Strong IT literacy (MS Office)- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
The Right Person Will Be:
- Passionate about health, safety, and wellbeing- A confident self-starter who can work on their own initiative- Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills- A natural communicator who can build rapport at all levels- Willing to challenge poor practice and lead by example- Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines- A team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
Desirable (But Not Essential):
- Experience working on civil engineering projects- Professional membership (IOSH, IIRSM, or similar)- Previous experience with ISO45001 or OHSAS18001 systems- Additional H&S certifications and training
What's On Offer
- Permanent contract with a reputable civil engineering contractor- Competitive salary package- Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects- Professional development and career progression- Supportive team environment
Interested?
If you're an experienced Health & Safety Advisor looking for your next challenge with a progressive civil engineering contractor, I'd love to hear from you.Please send your CV across, and I'll arrange an initial conversation to discuss the role in more detail.
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