Job Description

Job Opportunity: Site EHS Advisor

Location: Edinburgh (Inchcape)

Contract: 6 months

Hours: 10 hours per day / 50 hours per week (Mon - Fri)

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is currently recruiting for a Site EHS Advisor. This role is essential for providing operational environmental, health, and safety support to ensure the successful delivery of high-voltage substation projects..

Job Purpose

The Site EHS Advisor is responsible for providing primarily operational EHS support to the Site Manager and the site organization. You will act as a champion for zero harm, environmental protection, and a sustainable future, ensuring all site activities comply with legislative requirements and Siemens Energy standards.

Responsibilities

1. Site Mobilisation & Compliance

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Ensure all required notices, Construction Phase Plans (CPP), Emergency Response Plans (ERP), and RAMS/Permits are available and prominently posted at site locations.

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Verify that hazardous substances are stored correctly and that chemical assessments are available at the point of storage.

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Establish project EHS Safety Representatives and maintain EHS project folders and files.

2. Operational Safety & SSOW

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Support site management in ensuring all resources understand and sign project documentation for Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).

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Provide technical EHS commentary for task-based risk assessments and method statements, specifically for non-routine tasks.

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Monitor subcontractor compliance against accepted RAMS and report non-conformance to the Site Manager.

3. Induction & Training

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Manage the EHS site induction process for all personnel and visitors, ensuring all certifications are valid before work commences.

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Deliver project-specific EHS training and toolbox talks regarding local legislative requirements and risk mitigation.

4. Monitoring, Reporting & Investigation

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Conduct routine and non-routine inspections to monitor work operations.

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Log safety observations and unsafe acts into relevant reporting tools.

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Lead initial incident risk assessments and gather information for accidents, escalating significant incidents to the PM and EHS Head.

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Develop and issue weekly EHS Site Reports.

About You

Technical Essentials

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Experience: Strong construction background with experience implementing EHS arrangements for a Principal Contractor on CDM projects.

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Knowledge: Detailed understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation related to large-scale construction.

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Qualifications (Mandatory):

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NEBOSH Certificate (minimum requirement).

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Diploma or equivalent in Health & Safety/Environmental Management.

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CDM Awareness and CCNSG Passport.

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Fire Safety and Accident Investigation training.

Technical Desirables

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Lead Auditor (ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001).

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Safety coaching/behavioural safety expertise.

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First Aid at Work.

Skillsets

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Permit to Work and Electrical Safety expertise.

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IT Literacy (MS Office).

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills