Health & Safety Advisor (Operational Specialist)

Job Description

Construction & Contracting Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Highland and North Grampian Area Office(s) – covering North of Scotland (occasional travel to other regions and the Central Belt).

Overview

Join our Construction & Enablement (C&E) Team as a health and safety advisor, working predominantly on site with hybrid flexibility. You will drive continuous improvement, foster a positive safety culture and support our ambitious “Beyond Zero Harm” vision across the Capital Investment Programme and operational activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert health and safety advice across the business to ensure legal compliance and alignment with strategic goals.
• Identify, assess and manage risks, and develop continuous improvement of safety standards, procedures, and controls.
• Lead and contribute to incident investigations, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Design and deliver engaging training programmes and collaborate with managers on improvement plans.
• Audit management systems across operations, suppliers and contractors to foster continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels to influence behaviours and embed outstanding safety practices.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum). NEBOSH Diploma or working towards one is advantageous.
• Operational health and safety experience, ideally in construction or utilities sectors.
• Strong understanding of current legislation, industry standards and best practice.
• Independent, solutions focused mindset with confidence to engage across a large geographic area.
• Full GB issued DVLA driving licence (to travel regularly between sites in North of Scotland).

Benefits & Conditions

• Competitive salary: £37,815 to £48,395 (grade 6, performance driven).
• 38 days of holiday per year (public holidays included) + option to purchase five additional days; paid time off to volunteer.
• Flexible working arrangements and supportive inclusive culture.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Pension, life assurance, SW Splash rewards.
• Family friendly policies for maternity, adoption, parental leave.

Application Deadline

Applications accepted until midnight 24th July 2026; early applications encouraged.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome all applicants. All staff must reside in Scotland and commit to moving within the first three months if not already living there.