Health and Safety Advisor

Wills Bros Ltd.; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company is seeking a full-time Health & Safety Advisor for a new project in Scotland. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in health and safety advisory roles within the construction industry and a recognised qualification in health & safety. Responsibilities include managing safety systems, conducting site inspections, and promoting a proactive safety culture. This role provides a fantastic career opportunity with a commitment to professional development and training.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Training and professional development

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Health & Safety advisory roles within construction.
• Valid CSCS Card or willingness to obtain.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ISO45001 safety management system.
• Engage with teams to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Conduct site inspections and assess compliance with safety standards.

Skills

5 Years + experience in a Health & Safety advisory role

Recognised Qualification in Health & Safety

High standard of written English

Good Communication Skills

Experience working under OHSAS 18001 or ISO 45001

Education

Recognised Qualification in Health & Safety

Tools

CSCS Card

ISO45001 Safety Management System

Job description

Site based Health & Safety Advisor required for a new infrastructure project in North Ayrshire, Scotland on behalf of Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd on a full time, permanent basis Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will live within a reasonable daily commute distance. The role is suitable for any health & safety professional with a pre-existing background in construction or civil engineering.

The role will involve working closely with the construct team to manage the company’s ISO45001 safety management system, promoting a proactive safety culture, engaging directly with the workforce, inspecting work operations, risk assessing levels of compliance against company and client standards, and working closely with, and reporting performance to company Health and Safety Manager.

As our successful candidate you will be competent in the following areas:

• 5 Years + experience in a Health & Safety advisory role within the construction industry. (Although all candidates with a positive and proactive attitude with be considered).
• Recognised Qualification in Health & Safety.
• Valid CSCS Card / or willing to progress quickly.
• High standard of written English.
• Full valid UK driving licence.
• Working under the guidance of the company Health & Safety Manager.
• Advising site management on day-to-day health & safety matters.
• Building up a good rapport with the client and the workforce.
• Ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety Legislation/CDM Regs/Client’s standards.
• Promoting and encouraging best practice.
• Coordinating the completion of safety paperwork by supervisors (briefings/inspections).
• Carrying out daily and weekly site inspections.
• Delivering toolbox talks on health, safety and wellbeing themes.
• Attending and chairing safety meetings.
• Health and wellbeing promotional campaigns.
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses and sharing lessons learned.
• Reviewing documentation for appropriate health & safety content (method statements etc).
• Managing the implementation of the project ISO45001 Safety Management System
• Leadership and Commitment
• Passionate about the Health & Safety Profession
• Lead Health & Safety Compliance at a site level.
• Be committed and enthusiastic about promoting High Standards.
• Confident, Self-managing, able to work on own initiative.
• Good Attitude / Work Ethic / Team Player.
• Good Communication Skills.
• Ability to lead by and set a good example.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to challenge unsatisfactory conditions or breaches.
• Experience of working on civil engineering projects.
• IOSH / IIRSM or other professional Membership.
• Your CV will list other training qualifications you have accumulated over time.
• Experience of working within an OHSAS 18001 or ISO 45001 Safety Management System.

With a growing portfolio of exciting projects and a business that is going from strength to strength, Wills Bros can offer you a fantastic career opportunity and genuine job satisfaction. We are committed to helping our people develop personally and professionally and invest heavily in training and development.

We promote a policy of self-delivery for all the core elements of our operations to ensure that the core construction skills and knowledge are available & retained in-house. This delivery strategy is supported by specialist partners and subcontractors, but the core functions of the business are delivered in-house by our extensive fleet of privately owned plant and equipment and led by our competent management team.

As a family run company, we take pride in the standards we achieve in our projects, which culminate in numerous repeat contracts with our clients. Our diverse client base ranges from government, local authorities, airport, port and rail authorities, national roads authorities, and private clients and developers.

We are experts in the design, construction, and delivery of complex civil engineering projects, with expertise in road and bridge construction, street works, water, sewerage and utilities, flood prevention, marine works, land reclamation, earthworks, wind farms, and enabling works for commercial and industrial clients, as well as significant expertise of data centres, pharmaceuticals, and other highly regulated construction environments.

If you are interested in the role please send your CV and we will get in touch. Other roles are also available.

Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer