Craig Dyer
Project Safety Advisor | H&S / QHSE Professional
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About
Highly experienced Health & Safety and QHSE professional with 35+ years' experience across construction, utilities, offshore energy, manufacturing, defence, and emergency services. Proven in delivering practical, proportionate, and legally compliant H&S leadership in complex, high-risk environments. Strong expertise in CDM Regulations, contractor assurance, audits, risk management, incident investigation, and safety culture improvement.
Trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and project teams, combining operational credibility with clear, engaging communication.
Experience
Project Safety Advisor (Scotland) - BAM Nuttall (BAM UK & Ireland) - Peterhead, Scotland – EGL2 Project
(2025-12)
Provide H&S leadership on major infrastructure projects across Scotland.
- Support project teams and contractors to achieve compliance with CDM Regulations and BAM standards.
- Deliver site inspections, audits, and assurance activities.
- Support incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Champion inclusive, people-focused safety culture.
Construction & Contracting Health & Safety Advisor (North) - Scottish Water - Inverness, Scotland (Hybrid)
(2025-02)
H&S Advisor supporting the Capital Investment Programme (CIP) across mainland and island projects.
- Provide expert, proportionate H&S advice across all project phases.
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and client assurance requirements.
- Lead incident investigations and share lessons learned.
- Contribute to HAZOPs, HAZCONs, and process safety reviews.
- Build effective relationships with joint ventures, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
QHSE Manager - Hendry Hydraulics Ltd - Elgin, Scotland
(2024-09 - 2025-02)
- Managed and developed the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
- Led internal audits, non-conformance management, and customer complaints.
- Developed quality control processes for suppliers and in-house manufacturing.
- Ensured compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
- Produced KPI and performance reports for senior management.
- Led occupational health and biological monitoring programmes.
HSEQ Advisor - Vysus Group - Aberdeen, Scotland (Hybrid)
(2023-08 - 2024-09)
- Delivered HSEQ audits, inspections, and gap analyses for UK and international clients.
- Provided technical HSEQ support aligned with ISO, API, and IADC standards.
- Led incident investigations and implemented corrective actions.
- Developed and reviewed HSE policies, RAMS, JSAs, and method statements.
- Supported ALARP risk management and emergency response arrangements.
Fire Compliance Supervisor - Mitie – MOD FDIS Programme - Northern Scotland & Northern Ireland
(2023-04 - 2023-08)
- Supported MOD fire safety compliance across defence estates.
- Coordinated inspections, remediation works, and stakeholder engagement.
- Ensured legal compliance with fire safety legislation.
- Supported development of a national fire safety PPM strategy.
H2S / BA Technician & Safety Supervisor - Sabre Safety Services / Total Safety (US) Inc. - Onshore & Offshore
(2013 - 2023)
- Delivered H2S supervision, gas testing, and breathing apparatus support.
- Conducted toolbox talks, risk assessments, and contingency planning.
- Delivered H2S, BA, and face-fit training to multi-disciplinary teams.
- Supported FPSOs, platforms, rigs, shutdowns, and high-risk operations.
Watch Manager / Firefighter - Grampian Fire & Rescue Service
Senior operational leadership, incident command, training, risk reduction, and inter-agency emergency response.
Fire, HUET & Survival Instructor - Petrofac
Offshore firefighting, sea survival, emergency response, and safety training.
Manufacturing & Distilling
Production supervision, warehousing, bottling, distillation, and quality-controlled environments.
