Health & Safety Advisor

Overview :

As an Health and Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in building a Safety First culture, providing support, advice and guidance on all aspects of health, safety and welfare to Directors, Managers, and staff and as appropriate. You will report to the Group SHEQ Manager and support all business needs for sites across West, Central and East Scotland. This role will be based from our Dalry office, with regular site visits to our house-building sites and offices around Central Scotland. Duties : Promote a Positive Safety First culture.Carrying out audits and inspections on a number of house building sites as well as company offices and facilities around Scotland (driving and access to your own vehicle is an essential requirement).Assisting in the development of construction phase plans and other pre-development documentation.Assisting the Group SHEQ manager in developing health and safety policies and procedures, and ensuring they are implemented.Leading and assisting on investigations relating to accidents, health-related complaints, cases of ill health, and HSE enforcement action.Maintaining and updating records on health and safety.Appraising sub-contractors RAMS and PQQ’s for the project teams using our online appraisal system.Identifying potential hazards and determining ways of reducing risks.Carrying out and assisting in creating risk assessments / method statements for construction teams.Advising site managers and workers on health and safety related matters.Managing and organise training and communications on keeping safe at work.Ensuring that work equipment is installed correctly and safely. Keeping up to date with health and safety legislation. Essential Requirements : Must have proven knowledge and experience working in a construction / housebuilding environment as a safety practitioner.Health and Safety Legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations in relation to health & safety and potential claims, etc.IT literate including standard MS Office packages and industry specific software such as WorkWallet, etc.ISO certification awareness would be beneficial,Minimum NEBOSH general certificate and / or NEBOSH Construction certificate,Membership of IOSH – minimum TechIOSH working towards or at CMIOSH level is preferred,Other preferable qualifications include NEBOSH fire certificate, environmental qualification, etc.A full and Clean UK Driving Licence is essential due to travel required as part of this role, Closing Date : 18 July 2025 Number of Places : 1