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
Salary description
£60000.00 - £65000.00 per year