Perth, Scotland| Permanent | Full-Time | Office/Site based
Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.
The Opportunity
The Senior SHEQ (Health & Safety) Advisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing health and safety programs and initiatives to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. This role involves managing compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, providing training, and promoting a culture of safety throughout the organisation. Contributing to continuous improvement in SHEQ performance.
Policy Development and Compliance:
- Develop, implement, and review health and safety policies, procedures, and management systems to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
- Monitor changes in health and safety legislation and best practices, and update policies and procedures accordingly.
Risk Assessment and Management:
- Conduct regular risk assessments of work sites, facilities, and processes to identify hazards and assess risks to health and safety.
Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement control measure.
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- Develop and implement control measures to mitigate identified risks and monitor their effectiveness over time
Training and Education:
- Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and managers to raise awareness, promote best practices, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
- Provide guidance on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety measures.
Incident Investigation and Reporting:
- Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and occupational health issues to determine root causes and contributing factors.
- Prepare and submit incident reports to management and regulatory authorities as required and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate and communicate with management, employees, contractors and regulatory agencies to address health and safety concerns, resolve issues, and foster a culture of safety excellence.
- Provide guidance and support to operational teams on SHEQ matters.
Participate in SHEQ committee meetings and contribute to discussions on continuous improvement.
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Continuous Improvement:
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programs and initiatives and propose enhancements or modifications to improve outcomes and performance.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety practices, behaviours, and outcomes throughout the organization.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Microsoft Office suite
- Qualification in Health and Safety e.g. NEBOSH or similar is essential
- Strong understanding of SHEQ legislation, standards, and best practices in the UK.
- Environmental and/or Quality qualifications would be advantageous and member ship of IOSH or IEMA beneficial but not essential.
- A valid UK driving license is required, as the role may involve traveling to different work sites.
At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.
Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.
As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.
To apply, please submit your CV by 15/6/2026
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Nicola Brooke
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[email protected]
At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure - we help power modern life.
As one of the UK’s fastest-growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five-fold to a £1.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and India.
Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.
Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.
We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.
At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.
Our Culture & Values
At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At OCU Group, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to building stronger teams, better ideas, and a more successful business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, candidates may be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form during the recruitment process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in hiring decisions.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering interviews to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions who meet the essential criteria for the role.
To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing
[email protected].
