Health and Safety Advisor at Omexom in Scotland, Scotland, GB

Job Title: Health and Safety Advisor

Reporting to: Health and Safety Manager

Role purpose

The Health & Safety Advisor provides operational support across the Transmission Overhead Line (TOHL) Business Unit, ensuring high standards of health, safety and wellbeing throughout all project activities. The role is predominantly site‑based, requiring regular travel (approximately 70–80%) to project locations to support site teams, subcontractors and SHEQ colleagues.

The position promotes a proactive, behavioural‑based safety culture, ensures compliance with legislation and the Omexom Integrated Management System (IMS), and contributes to continuous improvement across all projects.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

• Provide visible and positive leadership on health and safety matters across all sites.

• Promote a proactive, behavioural‑based safety culture and encourage hazard and near‑miss reporting.

• Support and deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings; ensure records are accurate and compliant.

• Ensure compliance with the Omexom IMS and ISO 45001 standards.

• Conduct site inspections, audits and behavioural observations; record findings and follow up corrective actions.

• Support the collection, monitoring and reporting of H&S data, KPIs and incident statistics for internal and external reporting.

• Assist in the development and review of Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), Construction Phase Plans and other project H&S documentation.

• Review subcontractor RAMS and safe systems of work and provide support where required.

• Support incident and near‑miss investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and lessons learned are recorded on IMS.

• Provide advice on correct PPE, tools and equipment use, challenging unsafe behaviours and supporting corrective actions.

• Attend internal and external H&S meetings, client forums and audits as required.

• Encourage the identification and implementation of preventative measures.

• Undertake additional duties as appropriate and directed by the Line Manager.

Key interfaces

Relationships with key stakeholders:

• Health & Safety Manager (direct report)

• Business Unit General Managers

• Regional Functional Managers

• E&S and Quality teams

• Project Managers

• Site Managers and Supervisors

• Subcontractor teams

• External certifying bodies

• Client representatives

• Local authorities

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

The jobholder shall be a motivated and competent health & safety professional and possess the following qualifications and experience:

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).

• Solid understanding of UK H&S legislation and CDM 2015.

• Experience in a site‑based H&S role within construction, utilities or infrastructure.

• Experience preparing and reviewing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans.

• Recognised training in accident/incident investigation.

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and integrated management systems.

• IOSH or IIRSM membership (or working toward it)

• Internal auditor training (e.g., IRCA Internal Auditor).

• Experience with electrical networks or TOHL operations.

Competencies

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Proactive, self‑motivated and adaptable.

• Strong planning and organisational capability.

• High attention to detail

• Practical, solutions‑focused approach to work.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

• Critical thinking and problem‑solving ability.

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high-quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.