Health & Safety / CDM Advisor (House Building) – East Scotland
Location: East Scotland (covering Fife, Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian, and East Lothian)
Employer: DM Safety & Health Services Ltd
DM Safety & Health Services Ltd, an independent National Health & Safety Consultancy based in the Northwest, has been providing exceptional HSE services across various sectors since 2008. As a trusted partner for leading clients, we continue to grow rapidly, driven by a commitment to delivering quality, practical solutions.
We are expanding our team and seeking a skilled and passionate Health & Safety / CDM Advisor to support our clients’ industry-leading health and safety culture. If you thrive on providing professional HSE services to a FTSE 100 client and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As a Health & Safety / CDM Advisor, you will report to the Construction Services Director and play a pivotal role in ensuring health and safety excellence across multiple house-building sites in East Scotland.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conducting site inspections and support visits to ensure compliance and best practices.
* Providing expert technical and HSE advice to site management teams.
* Performing targeted monthly checks to maintain safety standards.
* Attending and contributing to monthly client meetings.
* Collaborating with the Client Regional HSE Advisor to ensure consistency and alignment.
* Identifying and implementing practical solutions to site issues.
* Building trust and solid working relationships with site teams.
* Investigating incidents and accidents to uncover root causes and prevent recurrence.
* Conducting external Principal Contractor (PC) and client inspections.
* Delivering in-house training for operatives and management teams to enhance knowledge and compliance.
About You
We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional who is passionate about driving continuous health and safety improvements.
Qualifications, Experience, and Training:
* Strong background in UK-based construction and house-building sectors.
* NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (essential).
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role (desirable).
* Full UK driving licence.
* Immediate availability is preferred.
Key Skills and Personal Attributes:
* A proactive mindset with a passion for improving health and safety practices on-site.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with workforce and management teams.
* Strong report-writing skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
* Outstanding time management and organizational skills to manage your diary effectively.
* Willingness to travel across the East Scotland region (including occasional overnight stays).
What We Offer
* A chance to work with a leading FTSE 100 client and deliver impactful HSE solutions.
* A supportive and collaborative team environment that values your expertise.
* Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and join our dedicated team, please send your current CV to:
Charlotte Beesley
HR & Finance Manager
📧 cbeesley@dmsafety-health.co.uk
In your application, kindly include:
* Your availability.
* Your salary expectations.
We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how you can contribute to DM Safety & Health’s continued success.