Health & Safety Advisor

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Advisor to support the safe delivery of a major highways project in Perth.

The HSE Advisor will work closely with site teams and management to promote a positive safety culture, ensure compliance with legislative requirements, and drive continual improvement in health, safety and environmental performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HSE advice and support to site and project teams

• Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE legislation, standards and company procedures

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations

• Support the development, implementation and review of risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work

• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, producing reports and identifying corrective actions

• Deliver HSE briefings, toolbox talks and training where required

• Monitor environmental controls, waste management and sustainability initiatives on site

• Support client and stakeholder HSE requirements and attend meetings as required

• Assist with internal and external audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

• Promote a strong safety-first culture across all levels of the organisation

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar HSE / SHE / QHSE Advisor role within construction or civil engineering

• Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation and best practice

• Experience working on live construction sites

• Confident communicator able to influence and engage site teams

• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload across multiple sites

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (desirable)

• IOSH membership or working towards

• CSCS Card (relevant to role)

• Full UK Driving Licence