Job Description
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We are seeking multiple experienced and proactive Health & Safety Advisors to join our clients growing team, supporting the safe delivery of renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Scotland.
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Based from our clients head office in Glasgow, you will provide professional health and safety advice across a diverse portfolio of projects, including onshore wind farms, substations, electrical infrastructure, grid connections and associated civil and construction works.
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This is a site-focused role, requiring regular travel across Scotland and the ability to build strong working relationships with project teams, contractors, subcontractors and clients. You will play a key role in promoting a positive health and safety culture and ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, company standards and client requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
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– Provide competent and practical health and safety advice to project managers, site teams, supervisors and contractors.
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– Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety tours across projects throughout Scotland.
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– Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation, company procedures, construction plans and client requirements.
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– Support project teams in the preparation, review and implementation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
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– Assist with the development, review and implementation of Construction Phase Plans, Health & Safety Plans and associated project documentation.
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– Identify hazards and provide practical recommendations to improve site standards and control risk.
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– Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
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– Support project teams with incident reporting and lessons-learned processes.
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– Monitor contractor and subcontractor health and safety performance.
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– Participate in project meetings, toolbox talks, safety briefings and pre-start meetings.
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– Provide advice on high-risk construction activities, including excavation, lifting operations, temporary works, electrical works, working at height and plant/machinery operations.
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– Assist with emergency preparedness and ensure appropriate emergency arrangements are established and tested.
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– Review and monitor environmental and occupational health considerations where these interface with health and safety.
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– Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, incidents and corrective actions.
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– Produce clear and concise health and safety reports for project and senior management.
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– Promote a strong Zero Harm culture and encourage positive safety behaviours across project teams.
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– Keep up to date with changes in relevant legislation, guidance and industry best practice.
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– Support continuous improvement initiatives across the company's health and safety management systems.
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Projects & Working Environment
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The successful candidate will support a varied portfolio of renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Scotland, potentially including:
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– Onshore wind farms
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– Wind turbine and balance-of-plant construction
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– Electrical substations
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– Grid connection infrastructure
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– High-voltage electrical works
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– Civil engineering and groundworks
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– Access roads and enabling works
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– Cabling and underground infrastructure
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– Temporary works and construction compounds
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The role will involve regular travel to project sites across Scotland, with occasional overnight stays required depending on project location and programme.
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Essential
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– Proven experience working in a Health & Safety Advisor or similar role within construction, infrastructure, energy or engineering.
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– Relevant health and safety qualification, such as NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent.
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– Good working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and construction health and safety requirements.
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– Experience undertaking site inspections, audits and investigations.
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– Experience reviewing or developing RAMS and other project health and safety documentation.
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– Strong communication and influencing skills.
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– Ability to work independently while also supporting wider project teams.
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– Strong organisational and reporting skills.
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– Full UK driving licence.
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Desirable
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– IOSH membership.
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– Experience within the renewable energy, utilities, power, civil engineering or major infrastructure sectors.
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– Experience working on wind farm, substation, grid connection or electrical infrastructure projects.
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– Knowledge of CDM Regulations and experience operating within a construction project environment.
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– Experience working with principal contractors, subcontractors and multiple stakeholders.
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– Knowledge of high-voltage/electrical construction environments.
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– Temporary Works, lifting operations or working-at-height experience.
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– Environmental or occupational health experience.
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The client offers a Competitive salary and benefits package, which is dependent on experience. This is a permanent position within an established civil engineering contractor, and you will have the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of major renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
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