Graduate Health & Safety Advisor

Graduate Health & Safety Advisor role at BAM supporting site safety, risk management, and compliance across major construction and civil engineering projects in 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, we’ll 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.

What’s 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. 

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.