Health & Safety Advisor
Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.
We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor (Operational Specialist) to join our Field Operations Team, based in our offices in Aberdeen, Perth, Dundee or Elgin covering a large geographical area in the East of Scotland including the Orkney and Shetland Islands. You may also occasionally be asked to support other regions as needed.
Location
* Perth Area (Geog)
* Elgin Area Office
* Gowans Terrace WTW & Depot
* Dundee City (Geog)
* Bullion House
Responsibilities
As a Health & Safety Advisor, you’ll play a key role in meeting the legal requirements placed on Scottish Water by providing comprehensive health and safety advice and support across regional levels of the business. You’ll help to identify, evaluate, control, and monitor risks, working to implement Scottish Water’s safety standards in compliance with legislation and our strategic objectives. Your focus will be on building a strong culture of safety that extends throughout the organisation.
You’ll be responsible for researching, developing, implementing, and continuously reviewing health and safety standards and procedures. This includes promoting safe practices in areas like Energy Isolations, Working at Height, Lifting Operations, COSHH, DSEAR, Confined Spaces, Lone Working, and handling Toxic Gases. You’ll also ensure that all business functions operate within Scottish Water’s unified Health & Safety system, providing practical, cost-effective, and influential guidance based on legislation, industry best practices, and our commitment to zero harm.
In partnership with management, you’ll contribute to the development of health and safety action plans for Scottish Water and specific customer needs. This involves designing and delivering training that empowers managers and employees to understand and meet their safety responsibilities. You’ll gather feedback and provide follow‑up support, enabling continuous improvement that goes beyond compliance to deliver best practices and value.
Your role will also involve auditing and reviewing Scottish Water’s safety management systems and actively monitoring activities across operations, including our suppliers, contractors, and partners. Responding swiftly to any incidents, you’ll lead investigations to determine the root cause of accidents, helping to prevent future occurrences. Additionally, you’ll work closely with key stakeholders to strengthen health and safety performance through collaborative initiatives, site inspections, and customer liaison, fostering strong relationships built on trust and shared safety goals.
Qualifications
* NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum).
* Experience working with key stakeholders and achieving positive results.
* Comfortable working independently, sometimes remotely, and motivating to deliver top‑notch service across a wide area.
* Solid grasp of health and safety legislation and a full, clean UK driving licence.
* Knowledge of energy isolations, contractor management, excavations, utility avoidance, permit‑to‑work systems, working at height, lifting operations, toxic gases, and confined spaces is an advantage.
* Desire to develop skills, take on training, and learn from internal and external coaching.
Benefits
* 38 days holiday per year (including public holidays) with the option to buy five extra days.
* Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
* Family‑friendly policies around adoption, maternity and parental leave.
* Flexible working and hybrid arrangements.
* A pension scheme.
* Life assurance.
* Annual company bonus.
* Access to SW Splash rewards.
Salary & Progression
This role will be a Grade 6. The starting salary will be between £37,815 and £48,395 depending on skills and experience. Performance‑driven pay progression allows movement through the range to the maximum salary.
Working Arrangements
Hybrid work model combining on‑site, remote from home, and presence at one or more Scottish Water Health & Safety hubs.
Scottish Water is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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