Senior Health & Safety Advisor in Midlothian

Senior Health & Safety Advisor in Midlothian

Midlothian Full-Time 60000 - 65000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a team to ensure health and safety on major infrastructure projects.
  • Company: Join a leading infrastructure contractor with a strong safety culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, company car, private medical insurance, and 28 days holiday.
  • Other info: Exciting opportunities for career progression in a dynamic environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on vital infrastructure while developing your leadership skills.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in health and safety, with strong construction knowledge.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65000 Β£ per year.

Principal People are working with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit a Senior Health and Safety Advisor supporting major infrastructure projects across Scotland. 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 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

  • Β£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.

Senior Health & Safety Advisor in Midlothian employer: Principal People Recruitment

Join a dynamic M&E contractor near High Wycombe as an Interim Health and Safety Manager, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring operational safety on a significant project. The company fosters a collaborative work culture, offering competitive day rates and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a short-term contract. With a focus on employee growth and development, this role provides a unique chance to enhance your skills while working closely with experienced professionals in the field.

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Contact Details:

Principal People Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Health & Safety Advisor in Midlothian

Health and Safety Leadership
Team Management
Construction Risk Management
Auditing Skills
Site Inspections
RAMS Reviews
Data Analysis for Health and Safety Performance