United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.
Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.
Our company is split into two business areas:
Utility Infrastructure –
Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
Social Infrastructure -
Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.
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Role Title: Health, Safety & Environmental Adviser (HSE Adviser)
Introduction:
As the UK transitions towards a low‑carbon energy system under the Government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, resilient and flexible electricity infrastructure is critical. United Infrastructure supports this transition by delivering fully integrated power infrastructure solutions across transmission and distribution networks. As an Independent Connection Provider (ICP), we deliver end-to-end design, construction, and maintenance of electrical networks up to 400kV.
What are we looking for:
As part of our services, the Power Transmission & Distribution (UIPT&D) team are seeking a full-time, site based HSE Adviser to support the delivery of power transmission and distribution construction projects by providing competent health, safety and environmental advice, assurance and guidance to project teams, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, client standards, company procedures and industry best practice.
The project, based in Alness, Scotland, is to construct and install energy transmission infrastructure covering approximately 80km of the Scottish Highlands between Loch Buidhe to Beauly.
About the role:
Reporting to the HSE Lead, the HSE Adviser is responsible in supporting the safe delivery of the project with all works carried out safely, legally, and with minimal environmental impact. The role provides day-to-day support, assurance, monitoring, and coaching to project teams constructing overhead lines, substations, underground cables, and associated infrastructure.
The HSE Adviser will work closely with project teams to promote a positive Zero Harm culture, drive continuous improvement, and minimise environmental impacts while supporting efficient project delivery in compliance with legal requirements, client standards, and company procedures.
Other responsibilities of the role include:
Health & Safety Management
- Promote a proactive health and safety culture across all project activities.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety observations.
- Monitor compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and statutory regulations.
- Review and assess Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Support project teams in identifying hazards and implementing effective controls.
- Monitor permit-to-work systems and high-risk activities.
- Ensure lessons learned and safety alerts are effectively communicated to the workforce.
- Assist in the development and implementation of project-specific HSE plans.
- Support emergency preparedness and response arrangements.
Environmental Management
- Monitor compliance with environmental management plans and environmental commitments.
- Conduct environmental inspections and audits on construction sites.
- Support the protection of sensitive environmental receptors including watercourses, habitats, and protected species.
- Verify implementation of pollution prevention measures.
- Monitor waste management activities and compliance with waste legislation.
- Support peat management, habitat reinstatement, and ecological protection activities where applicable.
- Assist with environmental incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Promote environmental awareness and sustainable construction practices.
Site Assurance and Monitoring
- Undertake routine site inspections across construction activities.
- Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and environmental non-conformances.
- Raise observations and improvement opportunities.
- Monitor close-out of corrective and preventive actions.
- Verify compliance with lifting, excavation, temporary works, work at height and traffic management requirements.
- Support internal and external audits.
Incident Investigation
- Participate in investigations relating to accidents, near misses, environmental incidents, and property damage.
- Gather evidence, conduct interviews, and prepare investigation reports.
- Identify immediate, underlying and root causes.
- Assist in developing corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor completion of investigation actions.
- Help communicate lessons learned across projects.
Workforce Engagement
- Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and environmental awareness sessions.
- Participate in site-start meetings and project reviews.
- Engage positively with employees, subcontractors, and client representatives.
- Coach and support supervisors and managers in HSE leadership.
- Encourage proactive reporting of hazards, observations and near misses.
- Support wellbeing and occupational health initiatives.
Compliance and Management Systems
- Support implementation of the Integrated Management System.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with key HSE Legislation
- Support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and Client HSE requirements
Reporting and Administration
- Produce inspection, audit, and performance reports.
- Maintain action trackers and incident records.
- Support monthly HSE performance reporting.
- Monitor key HSE performance indicators.
- Assist with preparation of client reports and presentations.
- Maintain accurate site records and documentation.
Safety Leadership Responsibilities
- Demonstrate visible safety leadership at all times.
- Challenge unsafe behaviours and promote best practice.
- Stop work where conditions present immediate danger to people or the environment.
- Lead by example and promote company values.
- Support a culture of openness, trust, and continual improvement.
- Maintain professional standards and integrity when providing HSE advice.
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
- Experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities or transmission and distribution projects.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.
- Experience conducting site inspections and audits.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
- IEMA Environmental Certificate or equivalent.
- Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH/Grad IOSH).
- Incident Investigation Training.
- Temporary Works Awareness.
- Environmental auditing experience.
- Experience working on National Grid, SSEN, SPEN or similar utility projects
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and solution‑focused.
- Able to challenge constructively and influence site teams.
- Works well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
Outline of benefits:
- Competitive Annual Salary with regular reviews in line with the industry sector based upon knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Car/Car Allowance based on your location, the option of a company Car or Car Allowance may be included.
- Holidays 34 days annual leave. (including 8 x public holidays)
- Death in Service.
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Access to United Infrastructure optional benefits package private medical cover, gym discounts, cycle to work, holiday purchase, leisure, and shopping discounts; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.
- Remote Workers Provision of worker accommodation (Where vacancy allows) or support in finding accommodation, Accommodation allowance, Meals/Food allowance, living away from home allowance. (Distance based)
- Commitment to continued professional development: development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
- National connections: join experts around the UK who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
If all of this sounds good to you, then forward a copy of your CV to apply and start your career journey with United Infrastructure Power Transmission & Distribution.
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