Health and Safety Advisor - Field Operations

Overview

Health and Safety Advisor – Field Operations, based in Inverness, Scotland, covering a large geographical area in the north of Scotland with possible occasional support to other regions. This is a field-focused health and safety role within Scottish Water, supporting the Customer Services Directorate (CSD) and embedding health and safety practices across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health and safety advice and support across regional levels of the business to meet legal requirements and Scottish Water’s safety standards.
• Identify, evaluate, control, and monitor risks; implement safety standards in compliance with legislation and strategic objectives.
• Research, develop, implement, and review health and safety standards and procedures; promote safe practices in areas such as Excavations, Working at Height, Lifting Operations, COSHH, DSEAR, Confined Spaces, and Lone Working.
• Ensure business functions operate within Scottish Water’s unified Health & Safety system and provide practical, cost-effective guidance based on legislation and best practices.
• Collaborate with management to develop health and safety action plans; design and deliver training to managers and employees; gather feedback and drive continuous improvement.
• Audit and review safety management systems; monitor activities across operations, including suppliers, contractors, and partners; lead investigations into incidents to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Strengthen health and safety performance through stakeholder engagement, site inspections, and customer liaison.

What You’ll Need

• Ability to work independently (sometimes remotely) and deliver high-quality service across a wide area; experience engaging with people at all levels to influence health and safety culture.
• Desire to develop skills, participate in training, and benefit from coaching.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum).
• Experience working with key stakeholders and delivering positive safety results.
• Solid grasp of health and safety legislation and a full, clean UK driving licence.
• Willingness to pursue a NEBOSH Diploma or progress towards it; knowledge of energy isolations, contractor management, COSHH, DSEAR, permit-to-work systems, working at height, lifting operations, toxic gases, and confined spaces is a plus.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working model with on-site, remote, and hub locations.
• 38 days of holiday per year (including public holidays), with option to buy five more days.
• Paid time off to volunteer; family-friendly policies for adoption, maternity, and parental leave; flexible working options.
• Pension and life assurance; annual company bonus; access to SW Splash for discounts on holidays, bills, and shopping.

Additional Information

Grade 6 role; salary between £36,410 – £46,990 depending on skills and experience, with performance-based progression. Pre-employment screening and criminal checks apply. Applications are open until midnight on Sunday 12 October. Hybrid working arrangement includes on-site, home-based, and regional Health & Safety hubs.