Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Balfour; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Scotland is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor for their Power Transmission and Distribution team. This role is essential for supporting HSW performance across multiple projects. Candidates should hold relevant safety qualifications and demonstrate strong project management skills. Flexible work options and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Up to 40% remote work

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a relevant H&S Diploma, NVQ or Degree.
• Clean UK driving licence is required.
• Broad experience of complex construction and civil projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of UK HSW Strategy.
• Contribute to Zero Harm Action Plan.
• Conduct site inspections and produce reports.

Skills

H&S Diploma/NVQ/Degree

Chartered Membership of IOSH

Incident investigation competence

Influence positive HSW culture

Ability to prepare formal reports

Project planning and management

Education

Relevant H&S qualification

Job description

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Balfour Beatty is recruiting a Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Advisor for its Power Transmission and Distribution team. The role will be based across two Overhead Line upgrade projects in Dundee, Scotland.

The HSW Advisor will support the project team to drive HSW performance and help achieve our Zero Harm objectives.

What you'll be doing

• Fully understand and support delivery of the UK HSW Strategy.
• Contribute to the implementation, delivery and review of the BU Zero Harm Action Plan and Sustainability Action Plan at business and/or project level.
• Support the delivery of the HSW Key Performance Indicators at project and business level.
• Support work‑winning teams with quality & innovative HSW responses for bids, proposals and PQQs.
• Provide expert support to investigate accidents, incidents and near‑miss events in accordance with company standards.
• In conjunction with operational management complete a local and bespoke risk‑based Service Level Agreement with each project, kept under quarterly review.
• Undertake regular site inspections as per project risk matrix.
• Produce formal reports using the Project Portal to record planned & unplanned HSW inspections, reviewing project performance against regulatory frameworks and system requirements.
• Undertake regular checks on Health and Safety Risk Management to ensure appropriate risks and opportunities are identified and implemented.

Who we're looking for

• Relevant H&S Diploma, NVQ or Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification). Candidates working towards the qualification with on‑site experience may be considered.
• Working toward or holding Chartered Membership of IOSH.
• Ability to influence and promote a positive HSW culture.
• Clean UK driving licence.
• Competence in incident investigation.
• Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework.
• Ability to prepare formal written reports on HS&E topics.
• Ability to undertake project planning and project management.
• Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and professional development.
• Broad experience of complex construction and civil projects (or equivalent sector).
• Ability to engage and converse at all levels.

Why work for us

Day‑in, day‑out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious and meaningful projects, shaping vital infrastructure for national economies and communities.

Key Benefits

• Smart working – up to 40% remote where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro‑rated).
• Family‑friendly policies – 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave, 4 weeks for paternity/partner’s leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams support electricity network owners and operators across the UK, offering technical engineering solutions from scoping through to maintenance. We are a diversity‑inclusive employer and invite applications from all background, including veterans and disabled candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our initiatives include membership of WISE, ENEI, the Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, among others. We are also a Disability‑Confident Employer and welcome applicants with disabilities to interview if they meet the minimum requirements.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Construction