Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Senior Health and Safety Advisor – Scotland – Hybrid – up to £65,000 + Package – ID: 11844
Principal People are working with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit a Senior Health and Safety Advisor supporting major infrastructure projects across Scotland. With multiple projects, this is an exciting role that works within a strong team of both Safety and Environmental professionals, providing a balance between strategic implementation to operational support to the advisors in the region. This role with provides the opportunity to make a real impact across a major infrastructure programme. You’ll work closely with the health and safety manager, providing senior leadership across the framework and deputising when required
The Role
* Lead and develop a small team of advisors
* Provide visible health and safety leadership across live infrastructure projects
* Conduct audits, investigations, site inspections and RAMS reviews
* Use health and safety performance data to identify trends and drive improvement
* Challenge operational teams and senior stakeholders where required
* Support the wider Health and Safety strategy and build strong client relationships
* Maintain a visible presence across the project portfolio
What We're Looking For
* Proven Senior H&S Advisor experience
* Essential: line management experience, with the ability to lead and develop a team
* Strong construction, infrastructure or utilities experience, ideally water, gas, energy, civils or large scale construction
* The confidence to challenge managers and senior stakeholders and influence change
* Strong practical knowledge of construction risks including deep excavation, groundworks, drainage, underground services, lifting operations, plant, confined spaces, work at height and heavy equipment installation
* The ability to operate strategically while remaining credible and comfortable on site
* NEBOSH or equivalent qualification
Package
* £60,000–£65,000 salary
* Up to 10% discretionary bonus
* Company car or car allowance
* Private Pension Scheme
* Private medical insurance
* 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* Enhanced family leave
* Additional benefits
* Progression opportunities throughout the business
Interested?
Apply today for a confidential conversation about the role
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed