Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Perth
Salary: Competitive
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a project delivery team within the construction and civil engineering sector. The role provides hands-on health, safety and environmental support to ensure work is delivered safely, compliantly and in line with best practice.
Working closely with the project team and reporting to the Project Health & Safety Manager, you will support the implementation and ongoing management of the ISO 45001 Safety Management System, promote a positive safety culture and engage directly with the workforce to drive continuous improvement.
This role is ideal for a Health & Safety professional with a construction or civil engineering background who is confident working in a site-based environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Project Health & Safety Manager in the delivery of health & safety compliance across site operations.
* Provide day-to-day health & safety advice and guidance to site management and operational teams.
* Promote a proactive safety culture through engagement with the workforce and client representatives.
* Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations and client standards.
* Conduct daily and weekly site inspections and audits.
* Coordinate and review safety documentation, including method statements and risk assessments.
* Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings on health, safety and wellbeing topics.
* Chair and attend safety meetings.
* Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, sharing lessons learned.
* Support health and wellbeing initiatives and promotional campaigns.
* Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the project ISO 45001 Safety Management System
Experience & Skills required:
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Health & Safety Advisor role within construction or civil engineering.
* NEBOSH and valid CSCS card.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Passionate about health & safety with a commitment to high standards.
* Confident, self-motivated and able to work independently.
* Team player able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* IOSH, IIRSM or other professional membership.
* Experience working within ISO 45001 / OHSAS 18001 systems.
Please contact Diane Smedley-Nisbet on 07707 726905 or email me at dsmedley@hrcrecruitment.co.uk to be considered for this role.