Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor

Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor

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£45,000 to £55,000 + Car/Allowance – Utilities Infrastructure – Scotland (Regional Travel) –

Are you looking for a long‑term role with real impact across major infrastructure projects?

We’re supporting a principal contractor on the Scottish Water Framework to appoint a Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to cover sites across Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a collaborative HSE team, supporting the delivery of safe and sustainable utility infrastructure projects. With work secured through to 2030, this role offers strong long‑term security and professional growth.

• Basic salary of £45,000 to £55,000, depending on experience
• Company car or £5,500 car allowance + mileage
• Private medical, enhanced pension, and bonus scheme
• Flexible hybrid working – typical week: 3 days site, 1 day home, 1 day office

• Implementing the framework‑wide HSE strategy across a range of sites
• Carrying out audits, site inspections, and compliance reviews
• Leading incident investigations and sharing lessons learned
• Supporting and influencing operational teams and subcontractors
• Reporting against KPIs and engaging with project leadership

• A NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate (or working towards)
• Experience in utilities or infrastructure (essential)
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive, positive approach to influencing site culture
• Flexibility to travel across Scotland (regional travel only – car or allowance provided)

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

General Business

Construction