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Senior Health & Safety Advisor

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  • Dumfries
  • £60000 - £65000/annum
  • Construction
  • Permanent
Date posted: 11/09/2026 10:35:53 AM

Description

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

Job Details

Location Dumfries
Job Type Permanent
Language English
Salary £60000 - £65000/annum

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