Health And Safety Advisor
2 days ago
Scotland
Who We Are We are a family-led business specialising in civil engineering projects across the UK. In addition to civil engineering, our diverse portfolio includes property development, plant hire, farming, and energy, ensuring financial stability. Our client-focused approach and commitment to employee development are central to our success. We maintain a strong, supportive culture by investing in training and fostering a collaborative environment, enabling our team to deliver exceptional results while staying unified in our values and ambitions. What Are We Looking For We are currently seeking a SHEQ Advisor to join our Health & Safety Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day SHEQ audits on site, general health and safety, environmental, quality, and energy management. Key Duties • To perform regular SHEQ site inspections and prepare reports of these inspections., • To stop any unsafe working practices and raise the matter with site management, • To be aware of the Company’s Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality and Energy Management systems and procedures, and to ensure their application as they relate to your area of responsibility., • Assist in the preparation of safety plan format and updates., • Assist the SHEQ Manager in carrying out the 6-monthly review of the SHEQ procedures and forms, and ensure all changes made are incorporated into the SHEQ Management Manual and issued to all manual holders., • Carry out drug and alcohol testing on sites when instructed., • Liaise with HSE, take part in discussions with bodies concerned with accident prevention, and be aware of current recommended Codes of Practice and new safety literature., • To attend safety meetings on site if required., • Prepare and deliver toolbox talks on site if required., • Attend Health & Safety meetings with the SHEQ Manager., • Attend meetings with other company departments if required., • Promote the safe conduct of work generally and distribute health and safety information to all relevant staff and operatives., • Encourage communication between operatives and the SHEQ Department/ Management during toolbox talks and inspection visits to site., • To attend training courses and seminars as required., • To investigate minor site accidents and report as necessary., • Production of method statements and risk assessments, • To carry out such duties which may be ascribed to the post from time to time. What Do You Need • NEBOSH Diploma, • Proven experience in a SHEQ role within civil engineering and/or earthworks, • Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload, • Experience working on infrastructure, earthworks, or heavy civil projects, • Full UK driving licence, • Willingness to travel regularly to sites across Scotland and England, • Membership of IOSH (Grad / CMIOSH) What We Offer • Competitive salary depending on experience, • Car Allowance, • Company Pension, • Private Medical Care, • 34 days holiday entitlement, • Cycle to work scheme, • Access to employee wellbeing services If you are looking for a career with a diverse, innovative company that is committed to your personal development, or are seeking a progressive and rewarding working environment, please apply now.