Lead EHS Advisor - Peterhead

Taylor and Fraser senior management team are committed to ensuring as an organisation we excel in complying with our statutory requirements and as such we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor to join our team to support our projects and promote compliance with our Environmental Health & Safety Management Systems. The successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation and to support Taylor and Fraser's aspiration to achieve high level performance in terms of Health, Safety, Welfare, and Environment (SWHE).

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that all health and safety regulations and standards are adhered to on our projects.
• Assessing risks, implementing safety measures, and promoting a culture of safety across all levels of the organisation.
• Supporting the EHS Manager in developing and enforcing EHS policies and procedures.
• Cultivating an exceptional EHS culture.
• Providing leadership and engagement to embed a culture of continuous improvement with respect to EHS.
• Driving a positive safety culture through coaching, support and strong engagement with all teams.
• Monitoring the sites EHS performance, identifying and taking proactive measures to improve performance shortfalls.
• Conducting regular risk assessments and identifying potential hazards and implementing control measures to mitigate risks.
• Liaising with Client and off–site legislative bodies and providing reports as required concerning key metrics such as safety statistics, environmental performance and incident reporting.
• Assisting operational teams in reviewing sub–contractors risk assessments / method statements to ensure they are adequate.
• Conducting regular site inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and reporting findings to senior management, recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• Investigating incidents and near–misses, assisting with root cause analysis, and supporting implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinating and delivering EHS training and emergency response drills for all staff and contractors.
• Leading and chairing Health & Safety meetings, providing guidance to H&S representatives and operational managers.
• Participating in EHS improvement initiatives and providing feedback on lessons learned to your Site Management Team.
• Maintaining accurate EHS records and preparing required reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Promoting sustainability, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Performing routine site inspections and EHS audits to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Assisting in the development and execution of emergency preparedness and response plans, including fire drills and spill response.
• Advising teams on proper use and selection of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Facilitating communication and engagement on EHS topics between leadership, employees, and contractors.
• Staying up to date on relevant EHS regulations and best practices, providing guidance on compliance and risk reduction.
• Participating in cross–functional meetings to integrate EHS considerations into operational planning.
• Supporting initiatives for improving environmental performance, such as reducing emissions and energy use.
• Organising and delivering health and safety training sessions for employees and subcontractors.
• Ensuring all personnel are adequately trained in emergency procedures and the use of safety equipment.
• Complying with all aspects of the Company's ISO standards: Quality management – ISO 9001:2015 / Environmental – ISO 14001: 2015 / Occupational health and safety management – ISO 45001:2018, proactively contributing to the company's continuous improvement programme.

Qualifications:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and relevant professional membership (e.g. IOSH, IIRSM).
• 5–7 years' experience as a Lead Health and Safety Advisor in the construction / electrical industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience in emergency response planning and behavioural safety.
• Skilled in data analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.