One of the Country’s leading privately owned Construction Companies, Luddon Construction is an extremely successful and reputable Civil Engineering, Building and Surfacing Contractor based in Glasgow, with operations and projects now spanning throughout the whole of the UK.

We are recruiting for an experienced, self-motivated and confident Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Advisor to advise site management on health, safety and environmental matters and to keep the HSEQ Manager appraised of the success or otherwise of the HSE performance of the construction sites in relation to achievement of the Health, Safety and Environmental Policy objectives and HSEQ Management System Targets and Objectives / HSEQ Improvement Plans.

Key Duties:

• Conduct routine site safety inspections and audits, producing written reports for the General Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager and Health & Safety Manager, and ensure employees receive clear feedback on outcomes.
• Assist with the Luddon work‑pack preparation and review process, including RAMS, permits, COSHH, manual handling, HAV, noise assessments and lifting studies (training provided).
• Review and submit work‑packs to clients and manage revisions as required.
• Coordinate the process from pricing and order handover through to site start‑up, working closely with the estimating, project engineering and project management teams.
• Undertake pre‑start site visits to support development of control-of-work documentation.
• Work collaboratively with operational management teams, who determine construction methodology, while ensuring appropriate risk controls are identified and implemented.
• Advise on company HSE training needs and ensure training is arranged, delivered, recorded and validated.
• Ensure statutory reporting of injuries and dangerous occurrences to the HSEQ Manager and senior management.
• Investigate injuries, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending preventative improvements.
• Investigate employee health and safety concerns, escalating issues where necessary and providing feedback through toolbox talks and safety conversations.
• Maintain accurate records, statistics and performance data.
• Advise employees on appropriate control measures and PPE requirements and promote correct use.
• Organise and deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings, in conjunction with operational management, on safe systems of work, employee responsibilities and company rules.
• Attend and contribute to safety meetings to promote the company’s HSE objectives.
• Liaise with client site management to exchange safe systems of work information and support compliance with client policies, procedures and risk assessments.

Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibilities:

• Advise operational managers and Directors on all aspects of health, safety and environment, including legislative and regulatory changes affecting operations.
• Work closely with operational management to ensure safety is integrated into planning and operational delivery, including completion and review of risk assessments.
• Review and report on the causes of injuries and dangerous occurrences, identifying trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support company compliance with health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Ensure new plant, equipment and processes are properly risk assessed and comply with legal requirements, standards and codes of practice.
• Act as a visible role model by complying with company policies and procedures at all times.
• Promote health and safety policies, procedures and best practice across all sites.
• Monitor site HSE performance and actively promote continuous improvement.
• Report safety performance and improvement actions to operational management teams.
• Support the development of a positive health and safety culture through advice, assistance and sharing of best practice.

Qualifications:

• Minimum NEBOSH National Construction (preferred) or General Certificate
• Minimum CSCS Card at Health and Safety Technical (AQP/PQP) or Manager Level
• Minimum Membership of IOSH at CertIOSH (formerly GradIOSH) level or above
• Must hold Full UK Driving Licence
• Diploma or Degree level health & safety qualification desirable
• Qualification such as HNC/D or Degree in Construction Related Occupation desirable

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a health & safety advisor or manager role within the construction industry.
• Experience in Energy or Oil & Gas sectors and ideally within High Risk Industry i.e. CoMAH.
• Knowledge and skills
• IT literacy – Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiar with latest health & safety legislation and industry best-practice guidance
• Ability to produce obtain and distribute up to date Health and Safety information
• Ability to produce ‘work-packs’ as detailed under ‘Key Duties’, above
• Knowledge of working with external authorities like SEPA, HSE, Local Authority etc.

Personal qualities:

• Ability to communicate well at all levels within the organisation.
• Ability to develop relationships with other stakeholders (Contracts and Health & Safety Departments) and Clients
• Motivation and expectations
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
• Commitment to continued professional development

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person