Job Description

Health and Safety Advisor – Construction & Housebuilding

Location: Based in Ayrshire, with regular travel across Central Scotland
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

A well-respected contractor specialising in affordable housing projects across Scotland is currently seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is based in Ayrshire and will involve regular travel to various construction sites and offices across West, Central, and East Scotland.

This is a key position within the business, where you will be instrumental in promoting and maintaining a positive health and safety culture. You will provide competent and practical advice, guidance, and support on all matters relating to health, safety, and welfare across a wide range of residential construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a positive, proactive health and safety culture across all areas of the business
• Assist in the development and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of construction sites and offices
• Support the preparation of Construction Phase Plans and other pre-construction documentation
• Lead or support investigations into accidents, incidents, and cases of occupational ill health
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of health and safety compliance
• Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Promote and monitor safe working practices across all sites
• Coordinate and deliver health and safety training programmes
• Oversee the safe installation, maintenance, and operation of work equipment
• Keep abreast of developments in health and safety legislation and industry best practices

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in a health and safety role within the construction or housebuilding sector
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and influence others
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach; able to work both independently and collaboratively
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulatory obligations
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
• Experience with Work Wallet is desirable
• Familiarity with ISO certification processes is advantageous
• NEBOSH General Certificate and/or Construction Certificate (minimum requirement)
• IOSH membership, ideally CMIOSH, or working towards this level
• Additional qualifications such as the NEBOSH Fire Certificate or an environmental qualification are desirable
• A full, clean UK driving licence is essential due to the travel requirements of the role

What’s on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that genuinely invests in its employees and promotes ongoing professional development. In return for your expertise, you will receive:

• A competitive salary
• Car allowance
• A comprehensive benefits package

If this role aligns with your experience and career aspirations, we welcome your application.

Please submit your most recent CV, or for further information, contact Louise Knock on 01786 446651, quoting reference J46021.

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.