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.
11/09/2026
Full time
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.
Principal People Recruitment
Dumfries, Dumfriesshire
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.
11/09/2026
Full time
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.
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.
11/09/2026
Full time
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.
Principal People Recruitment
Perth, Perth & Kinross
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.
11/09/2026
Full time
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.
Principal People Recruitment
Banchory Devenick, Aberdeen
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.
11/09/2026
Full time
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.
Hays Construction and Property
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Your new company You will be joining an award-winning and multi-accredited contractor based in Huntingdon with a strong reputation for delivering high quality projects across a diverse range of sectors. Due to continued growth, they are actively seeking a Commercial Director to provide strategic leadership across a substantial project portfolio. This is a board-facing opportunity for a commercially astute leader who can influence business strategy, drive profitability and build a high-performing commercial function capable of supporting long-term growth. This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Huntingdon office with hybrid working. Working hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Your new role As Commercial Director, you will lead and control all commercial activities across a specialist arm of the business, ensuring projects are secured and delivered in line with margin expectations while protecting contractual position, managing risk and maximising cash flow. Reporting at a senior level, you will play a critical role in shaping commercial strategy and supporting the wider business objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Owning the commercial strategy across the specialist division and ensuring projects align with profitability targets and risk appetite Leading the estimating and bid function, including tender adjudication, pricing strategy and bid approvals Overseeing contract administration across live projects, ensuring compliance with NEC, JCT and bespoke contract forms Managing contractual matters including early warnings, compensation events, variations, claims and final accounts Reviewing and approving CVRs, project forecasts and commercial performance reporting for Board-level review Managing commercial risk throughout the project lifecycle, including subcontract agreements, insurance requirements, bonds and guarantees Leading procurement and negotiation of major subcontract and supply chain packages Driving cash flow performance through effective payment applications, valuations and debt recovery processes Leading, mentoring and developing a team of Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors Building and maintaining senior-level relationships with clients, consultants, principal contractors and supply chain partners Supporting business development initiatives, framework opportunities and client presentations Acting as a trusted commercial advisor to the Board and deputising on commercial matters when required. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you must have: Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent Senior commercial leadership experience within civil engineering, earthworks, groundworks or construction A proven track record managing multi-million-pound project portfolios and leading successful commercial teams Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contracts Excellent commercial acumen with advanced negotiation, forecasting and risk management capabilities Confidence and credibility to influence stakeholders at Board, client and senior leadership level Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across operational sites as required. What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a well-established and growing business where you'll have genuine influence over commercial strategy, operational performance and future growth. Benefits include: Starting salary up to 120,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience) Company car or car allowance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Fuel card Pension Hybrid working (2 days remote per week) Private healthcare Recognition and long-service reward schemes Multiple family-friendly benefits and retail discounts Opportunity to influence the future direction of a well-established and ambitious contractor. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please note: VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
02/09/2026
Full time
Your new company You will be joining an award-winning and multi-accredited contractor based in Huntingdon with a strong reputation for delivering high quality projects across a diverse range of sectors. Due to continued growth, they are actively seeking a Commercial Director to provide strategic leadership across a substantial project portfolio. This is a board-facing opportunity for a commercially astute leader who can influence business strategy, drive profitability and build a high-performing commercial function capable of supporting long-term growth. This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Huntingdon office with hybrid working. Working hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Your new role As Commercial Director, you will lead and control all commercial activities across a specialist arm of the business, ensuring projects are secured and delivered in line with margin expectations while protecting contractual position, managing risk and maximising cash flow. Reporting at a senior level, you will play a critical role in shaping commercial strategy and supporting the wider business objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Owning the commercial strategy across the specialist division and ensuring projects align with profitability targets and risk appetite Leading the estimating and bid function, including tender adjudication, pricing strategy and bid approvals Overseeing contract administration across live projects, ensuring compliance with NEC, JCT and bespoke contract forms Managing contractual matters including early warnings, compensation events, variations, claims and final accounts Reviewing and approving CVRs, project forecasts and commercial performance reporting for Board-level review Managing commercial risk throughout the project lifecycle, including subcontract agreements, insurance requirements, bonds and guarantees Leading procurement and negotiation of major subcontract and supply chain packages Driving cash flow performance through effective payment applications, valuations and debt recovery processes Leading, mentoring and developing a team of Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors Building and maintaining senior-level relationships with clients, consultants, principal contractors and supply chain partners Supporting business development initiatives, framework opportunities and client presentations Acting as a trusted commercial advisor to the Board and deputising on commercial matters when required. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you must have: Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent Senior commercial leadership experience within civil engineering, earthworks, groundworks or construction A proven track record managing multi-million-pound project portfolios and leading successful commercial teams Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contracts Excellent commercial acumen with advanced negotiation, forecasting and risk management capabilities Confidence and credibility to influence stakeholders at Board, client and senior leadership level Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across operational sites as required. What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a well-established and growing business where you'll have genuine influence over commercial strategy, operational performance and future growth. Benefits include: Starting salary up to 120,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience) Company car or car allowance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Fuel card Pension Hybrid working (2 days remote per week) Private healthcare Recognition and long-service reward schemes Multiple family-friendly benefits and retail discounts Opportunity to influence the future direction of a well-established and ambitious contractor. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please note: VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)