Health And Safety Advisor in Lockerbie

Health & Safety Advisor Groundworks & Civil Engineering | Dumfries & Carlisle Region Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to join a successful, well-established contractor where you can have a genuine influence on how projects are delivered? Our client is a respected, family-owned groundworks and civil engineering contractor based in Lockerbie. With a strong pipeline of work across Dumfries & Galloway and the Carlisle area, they are looking to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor to support their operational teams and maintain the high standards expected across their sites. Your new role Working closely with site and senior management teams, you will take responsibility for promoting a positive and practical approach to health and safety across a range of groundworks and civil engineering projects. Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out regular site inspections, audits and safety reviews Supporting Site Managers and operational teams with H&S compliance Reviewing and assisting with RAMS and safe systems of work Delivering toolbox talks, inductions and ongoing safety awareness Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses Ensuring company procedures and relevant H&S legislation are consistently followed Helping drive a positive, proactive safety culture across the business What you'll need to succeed You will ideally have previous Health & Safety experience within groundworks, civil engineering, construction or a similar contracting environment.A NEBOSH qualification or equivalent would be highly desirable, along with the confidence to engage effectively with site teams, management and clients.Just as importantly, you'll be a practical and approachable H&S professional who understands the realities of working on live construction sites and can build strong relationships with operational teams. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and successful family-owned contractor where you will be a valued part of the business rather than simply another number.The company offers: Attractive salary and benefits package Secure pipeline of regional work Projects predominantly around Dumfries and Carlisle Supportive, family-owned working environment Opportunity to make a genuine impact on H&S standards Long-term stability with an established contractor Our client are open to someone seeking to work part time work ( 3 or 4 days) if that suits. What you need to do now If you're an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a regional role with a well-established contractor and excellent working culture, we'd be keen to hear from you.Apply now or contact your local Hays Construction & Property team for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk