Health and Safety Advisor

Job Title: Health and Safety Advisor

Reporting to: SHEQ Manager

Role Purpose

Site based role - Emmock, near Dundee.

This is a role that is site based at Emmock with some travel to the High Blantyre office (and other locations), where attendance is required at project and/or Business Unit meetings.

Omexom is a brand through which VINCI Energies undertakes its Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) activities. Omexom specialise in the design, supply, installation, maintenance and commissioning of electrical infrastructures for a varied range of electricity utility companies and renewable energy developers throughout the UK and Ireland. Due to continued growth, we require a SHE Advisor for our Fort Augustus Business Unit.

Responsibilities & Duties

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Act as a role model in his/her approach to all health, safety and welfare related matters, thereby supporting the business in developing the safety and quality culture within the project teams.
• Participate in, and promote relevant Health, Safety and Welfare campaigns/initiatives.
• Carry out incident/accident investigation and other inspections/audits.
• Assist in the collection, monitoring and distribution of relevant Health, Safety and Welfare information and statistics for both internal Omexom and external client reporting.
• Co ordinate the COSHH, Calibration & Inspection databases and facilitate provision to project staff.
• Participate in Health, Safety and Welfare monitoring relating to Omexom and client procedures and practices.
• Assist in training relating to Omexom and client Health, Safety and Welfare procedures and practices.
• Represent Omexom at client forums, meetings and other events.
• Monitor and maintain the Construction Phase Plan & Health and Safety File, Quality Plans and assist with the compilation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices for all construction projects, with specific reference to CDM 2015.
• Assist in the preparation of lessons learnt and best practices and participate in Client/Project lessons learnt sessions.
• Review subcontractor Risk Assessments, Method Statements and other Safe Systems of Work from a SHE perspective.
• Attend HAZID and HAZCON meetings to aid in the identification of risk and their mitigation.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement. Regularly review safety and quality processes, identify areas for enhancement, and implement changes accordingly.
• Chair and minute weekly Project HSE meetings.

The post requires a considerable degree of commitment, flexibility and adaptability to meet Health & Safety standards, client expectations and work deadlines within a demanding business. The jobholder will also be encouraged to develop within the role, taking on additional responsibilities and duties.

Key Interfaces

Relationships with key stakeholders:

• Project Manager
• Construction and Site Managers
• Site Supervisors
• Contractor Management and Supervisors
• Site Operatives and Visitors

Person Specification Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

It is essential that the jobholder is a focused self starter with the enthusiasm, motivation and initiative to succeed in this role. The jobholder must also possess:

• A sound working knowledge of all relevant safety legislation, procedures and associated requirements (and their impact on day to day operational activities), gained from a safety management role within a utility / construction environment.
• A NEBOSH general/construction certificate as a minimum.
• Knowledge of electrical networks and associated plant and equipment, gained from previous relevant experience.
• Experience in compiling project HSE plans and documentation.
• Experience in managing compliance with CDM 2015.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to utilise Microsoft Office to deliver relevant statistical analysis and reports.
• Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence others at both an operational and senior management level.
• A full clean driving licence.

Competencies Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Experience in transmission and distribution network construction with particular reference to Scottish and Southern Energy Network's procedures and systems.
• Experience of interfacing with external customers to ensure our employees adhere to their safety procedures, policies, and work practices to the full satisfaction of the client company.
• A sound working knowledge in the application and monitoring of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
• HND / Degree in a relevant discipline and/or additional safety related qualifications or membership of relevant professional body.

Closing Date: 18.02.2026