Senior HSE Leader – Infrastructure Projects (Hybrid)

Principal People

Perth

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company car/allowance

Private pension

Private medical insurance

Holidays 28 days

Job summary

Principal People are recruiting a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to support major infrastructure projects across Scotland. You will lead a small team of advisors, provide visible health and safety leadership on live sites, and deputise for the health and safety manager when required.

You'll use safety performance data to identify trends, challenge operational teams and stakeholders, and help shape the wider Health and Safety strategy while maintaining a strong client relationship across the

Qualifications

Proven Senior H&S Advisor experience.
Essential line management experience to lead a team.
Strong construction, infrastructure or utilities background.
Ability to challenge senior stakeholders and influence change.
Knowledge of construction risks incl. deep excavation, groundworks, drainage, underground services, lifting operations, plant, confined spaces, work at height.
NB: NEBOSH or equivalent qualification required.

Responsibilities

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 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.