Health & Safety Advisor – Civils or Construction

4744680
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Perth & Perthshire
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Health And Safety
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £40-50,000 plus excellent benefits
  • Closing date

    31 Dec 2025

H&S Advisor based with a large contractor in the Perthshire Area of Scotland

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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