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SHEQ Advisor / Manager
Regional Health & Safety Advisor / Manager
Sector: Civil Engineering, Power & Energy Infrastructure, Rail & Utilities
Region: Scotland
Location: Cumbernauld (supporting projects across Scotland)
Help Shape Safe Delivery Across Scotland's Infrastructure Networks
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive Regional Health & Safety Advisor / Manager to join our established and growing business, taking a leading role in driving Health & Safety excellence across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects throughout Scotland.
Operating across both rail and non-rail sectors, our Scotland business delivers a wide range of civil engineering and infrastructure works, including:
- Power and energy infrastructure projects for clients such as SPEN, SSE and DRAX
- Substation civil engineering works
- Utilities and pipeline infrastructure
- Bridge and footbridge construction and refurbishment
- Highways and general civil engineering projects
- Rail infrastructure and maintenance frameworks
- Local Authority and public sector schemes
As our regional presence continues to grow, this role offers the opportunity to influence safety culture, operational standards and project performance across a varied and complex infrastructure portfolio.
What You'll Receive
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Company car or car allowance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Up to 3 paid volunteer days annually
- Company contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards
- Structured career development and progression opportunities
- Ongoing professional training and learning support
- A collaborative and inclusive working environment
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact on major infrastructure projects across Scotland
Why Join Us?
You'll become part of a highly regarded SHEQ function, supporting multiple business units across the UK. Working alongside experienced professionals across Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Sustainability disciplines, you'll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing industry-leading standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Health & Safety Advisor looking to progress into a regional leadership role, or an experienced Manager seeking greater influence across a broad infrastructure portfolio spanning power, utilities, energy, rail, and civil engineering.
The Role
As Regional Health & Safety Advisor / Manager, you will serve as the focal point for Health & Safety performance throughout the Scotland region, supporting operational teams delivering a diverse range of infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted source of professional Health & Safety advice across all regional projects and frameworks.
- Support the safe delivery of civil engineering, power, energy, utilities, and rail infrastructure projects throughout Scotland.
- Promote and embed a positive SHEQ culture through proactive engagement, coaching, and behavioural safety initiatives.
- Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of project Health & Safety Plans and Business Management System requirements.
- Provide Health & Safety input throughout the project lifecycle, from tender and pre-construction stages through to successful project completion.
- Undertake site inspections, audits, and assurance activities across operational projects, including occasional night and weekend visits where required.
- Monitor compliance with legislation, client standards, company procedures, and project-specific requirements.
- Ensure corrective actions are appropriately managed and closed out, whilst identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Develop strong working relationships with clients, principal contractors, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.
- Lead and support accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, ensuring lessons learned are effectively communicated and implemented.
- Produce regional Health & Safety reports, performance metrics, and management review information.
- Facilitate safety briefings, workshops, stand-downs, and engagement sessions.
- Support the management and maintenance of the company’s Principal Contractor Licence (Rail) and associated compliance requirements.
- Deliver Health & Safety training and awareness sessions to operational and management teams.
- Undertake RPE face-fit testing and Drug & Alcohol testing (full training provided).
- Mentor, coach, and support Health & Safety Advisors and operational teams across the region.
- Contribute to strategic SHEQ initiatives and business improvement programmes.
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About You
To excel in this role, you'll bring strong practical Health & Safety experience, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for improving safety performance within demanding infrastructure environments.
Essential Requirements
- Significant experience in a Health & Safety Advisor, Senior Advisor, or Manager role within civil engineering, infrastructure utilities, power, energy, and/or rail environments.
- Formal Health & Safety qualification (Degree, Diploma, HNC, HND, or equivalent).
- TechIOSH, GradIOSH, CMIOSH, or actively working towards Chartered status.
- Strong knowledge of construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
- Experience supporting operational teams on live construction projects.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to influence positive behavioural and cultural change across multiple project teams.
- Strong investigation, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining high standards of professional practice.
- Flexibility to occasionally support works outside standard business hours.
- Full UK driving license.
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Desirable
- Experience working on power and energy infrastructure projects, including substations and utility frameworks.
- Knowledge of clients and standards associated with SPEN, SSE, DRAX, or other major utility operators.
- Rail infrastructure experience and understanding of Network Rail compliance requirements.
- Experience within multiple principal contractor environments.
- Internal Auditor qualification.
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent higher-level qualification.
At AmcoGiffen
Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils, and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist in civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country.
AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, delivering exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These projects include:
- Rail
- Power generation
- Electricity distribution
- Flood defense
- Aviation
- Waterways
- And much more
Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As part of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities we work within.
We are committed to improving diversity & inclusion within the civil engineering and construction industry. Initiatives include delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums, and sharing an engagement calendar to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.
Our SPIRIT core business values (Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork) encompass diversity and inclusion principles.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is actively committed to improving cultural understanding to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and stakeholders.
Health & Wellbeing
Operating with a people-first perspective, we prioritize safety and wellbeing in the workplace. We have numerous trained mental health first aiders to support colleagues. All employees can enroll in our employee assistance program providing 24/7, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.
Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge?
Apply today and help us deliver infrastructure safely, sustainably, and successfully. If you're looking for a role that combines operational influence, professional development, and career progression within a growing infrastructure business, this could be it.
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion, contact our Recruitment Team:
tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk Recruitment Manager
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