Graduate Health & Safety Advisor
BAM UK & Ireland
Kirkwall
Location
Kirkwall, Scotland
Building a sustainable tomorrow What if your next step led further than you thought? With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, well help you get there. BAM UK&I are looking for a Health & Safety Advisor in Scotland.
Making Possible To support the Project Safety Manager, site management team, and workforce in delivering a safe working environment on a large construction site. The project safety advisor will assist in monitoring compliance, advising supervisors and operatives, and promoting a strong safety culture aligned with BAM standards.
Ensuring safe systems of work meet the requirements of the BAM BMS, including the use of current documentation
Reviewing risk assessments
Carry out daily site safety inspections
Carry out a weekly emergency drill and complete a report
Review safety observation cards regularly (at least weekly) and complete a report for each
Investigate and report incidents or near misses
Action management; ensuring actions raised from observation reports, weekly drill reports and incident investigations are closed out by the expected timescales, and the relevant systems are updated to reflect this
Communicate and promote a positive safety culture
Set a personal example of safe behaviour
Remain professional and courteous at all times when interacting with people
Liaise directly with your Site Agent on all safety matters
Liaise with others relevant departments e.g. environmental team, quality team, as required
Carry out other relevant duties as required from time to time.
Your team Join BAM and be part of a company delivering world-class construction and civil engineering solutions across the UK. We work on a wide range of projects, from sustainable infrastructure and commercial buildings to complex civil works, combining technical expertise, innovation, and a commitment to quality. You will be part of a collaborative, supportive team where your skills and ideas make a real impact. We offer opportunities to develop your career, work on challenging projects, and contribute to solutions that improve communities and the environment. If you are motivated, ambitious and passionate about building excellence, this is your chance to join BAM.
Whats in it for you? You will join our structured Graduate Programme, that will provide you with support for all your learning and development needs. This includes Professional Development with an experienced team of subject matter experts in your chosen field.
We offer a Benefits package which includes:
Company car / allowance OR Travel allowance
Matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
Life assurance
26 days holiday increasing with length of service
Holiday Purchase Scheme (up to 5 days on top)
Career Breaks
2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteering day
Employee Assistance Programme
Family friendly policies
Flexible Working
Access to retail discount platform (BAM Benefits)
Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Paid for membership to professional institution
Living away allowances
What do you bring to the role? Completed Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or relevant discipline in the last 2 years or due to complete in 2026
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
A passion and desire to learn and grow within the industry
Commitment to working towards your Professional Development journey
Willingness to travel to different projects across Scotland
As well as working in alignment with our values of being collaborative, reliable, inclusive, and taking ownership we will look to understand your personal values, your potential and development areas for the role.
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