Regional Health & Safety Advisor / Manager Sector: Rail / Civil Engineering Region: ScotlandLocation: Cumbernauld (covering projects across Scotland) We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Regional Health & Safety Advisor or Manager to join our established and growing business, taking a leading role in shaping and delivering Health & Safety excellence across our Scotland region. With a varied portfolio of rail and non rail, civil engineering projects and frameworks, this is a role where you will truly influence standards, culture, and safe delivery on the ground. What You’ll Receive Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Company car or car allowance 25 days holiday bank holidays (increases with service) Up to 3 paid volunteer days Company contributory pension scheme Life insurance Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards Structured career development with clear internal progression pathways Access to a supportive employee infrastructure and strong learning culture A safe, collaborative workplace where your voice is heard Why Join Us? You will become part of a respected and collaborative SHEQ team supporting business units UK-wide, alongside specialists in multiple disciplines. As we continue to expand regionally, you’ll play a central part in strengthening our Health & Safety performance, culture, and capability across Scotland. This is an ideal opportunity for a confident Health & Safety Advisor ready to step up, or an established Manager seeking a role with meaningful regional influence. The Role As Regional Health & Safety Advisor / Manager for Scotland, you will be the focal point for Health & Safety matters across a diverse portfolio of rail and civil engineering works. You will provide expert guidance, lead cultural and behavioural safety initiatives, and ensure our teams deliver projects safely, effectively, and in line with industry and legislative requirements. Key Responsibilities Include: Acting as a key source of professional Health & Safety advice across all Scotland regional projects and frameworks. Promoting and embedding a positive SHEQ culture through coaching, engagement, and behavioural safety / science interventions. Supporting the development, implementation and compliance of project Health & Safety Plans and the Business Management System. Providing detailed H&S input throughout the project lifecycle—from pre-qualification to completion—to ensure safe execution at every stage. Undertaking Site Safety Inspections, including occasional weekend/nights site visits, ensuring compliance with legislation, company systems, client standards and project requirements. Ensuring corrective actions from inspections are completed and that continuous improvement opportunities are identified and realised. Liaising with Client Safety Representatives and regulatory bodies as required. Leading and supporting Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigation in line with company procedures. Preparing monthly regional H&S performance reports and contributing to management reviews. Facilitating safety briefings, meetings, and open channels of communication across project teams. Supporting the management of the company’s Principal Contractors Licence (Rail) within the region. Delivering in-house training on a suite of Health & Safety topics. Offering RPE face-fit testing and Drug & Alcohol testing (full training provided). Mentoring and supporting Health & Safety Advisors and operational staff within the regional project teams. About You To be successful in this role, you will bring solid experience, sound judgement, and a passion for continuous improvement within the rail and/or civil engineering sectors. Essential Requirements: Significant experience as a Health & Safety Advisor or Manager within rail and/or civil engineering project environments. Formal Health & Safety qualification (Degree / Diploma / HNC / HND). TechIOSH, GradIOSH or Chartered/working-towards-Chartered status (IOSH). Strong understanding of rail environments, civil engineering activities, and construction safety. Excellent communication, influencing and coaching skills. Demonstrable commitment to high professional standards and personal development. Flexibility to support occasional works and events outside normal working hours. Full UK driving licence.