Health Safety Advisor

Health and Safety Advisor
Location: Nigg, Highlands of Scotland
Salary: 380 - 400 per day

Hours: 6 days a week/10 hours per day

gap construction are seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor to support a major project at the Port of Nigg. This long-term role offers the chance to take ownership of health & safety on site from start to finish, ensuring best practices are consistently maintained across the build.
With an initial team of around 10 trades on site, rising to over 30 at its peak, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced H&S professional to play a key role in delivering a safe, compliant, and successful project.

Performance Objectives

• Proven experience in a similar HSE role
• Hands-on knowledge of auditing and ISO 45001 / 14001 / 9001 frameworks.
• Maintaining memberships and accreditations as directed by Head of Group HSEQ Manager.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.
• Coaching and influencing stakeholders, to facilitate continuous HSE improvement throughout the organisation.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations, reporting findings and recommending actions.
• Assisting managers to close out actions arising from HSE audits by customers, third parties and internal audits.
• Carrying out HSE tours, assisting Head of Group HSEQ Manager with incident investigations, writing reports and making recommendations.
• Coordinating and interacting with other business units as required by the Head of Group HSEQ Manager.

Person Specification

• NEBOSH qualification - essential.
• CSCS (White or Black card) - essential.
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation within the construction industry.
• Experience preparing and managing RAMS and other compliance paperwork.
• Previous experience as a Health & Safety Advisor in a refurbishment or fit-out environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence teams and contractors.
• Professional, organised, and detail-focused approach.
• A proactive mindset with a genuine passion for driving safety on site.

Desirable

• Auditor qualification
• ISO accreditation experience

Apply

If you are interested in the above position, please contact James at gap construction or email your updated CV.

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