Site EHS Advisor

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

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

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

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

2. Operational Safety & SSOW

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

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

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

3. Induction & Training

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

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

4. Monitoring, Reporting & Investigation

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

• Log safety observations and unsafe acts into relevant reporting tools.

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

• Develop and issue weekly EHS Site Reports.

About You

Technical Essentials

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

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

• Qualifications (Mandatory):

  • NEBOSH Certificate (minimum requirement).

  • Diploma or equivalent in Health & Safety/Environmental Management.

  • CDM Awareness and CCNSG Passport.

  • Fire Safety and Accident Investigation training.

Technical Desirables

• Lead Auditor (ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001).

• Safety coaching/behavioural safety expertise.

• First Aid at Work.

Skillsets

• Permit to Work and Electrical Safety expertise.

• IT Literacy (MS Office).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.