HSE Manager

Details

Location: Scotland (Site-Based) - Glasgow
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Reports To: Project Director/Construction Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Manager to lead and manage all aspects of health, safety, and environmental compliance on a high-profile new build industrial construction project in Scotland. The successful candidate will ensure that the project operates within the highest safety and environmental standards while promoting a positive safety culture across the site.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership on all HSE matters for the project.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all HSE-related issues, both internally and externally.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015.
• Prepare, review, and update HSE policies, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS).
• HSE Systems and Reporting: Develop and implement robust HSE management systems tailored to the project.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and reviews of site operations to ensure adherence to HSE standards.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, records, and reports.
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and hazards, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver timely incident reports and communicate lessons learned to the project team.
• Training and Awareness: Conduct HSE inductions and ongoing training for all site personnel, including contractors and visitors.
• Promote awareness of safety, health, and environmental best practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies, to ensure alignment on HSE goals.
• Represent the project during external audits, inspections, and meetings.
• Develop and monitor environmental protection plans to minimise the project’s environmental impact.
• Ensure compliance with waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability practices.
• Safety Culture Development: Drive a proactive safety culture by promoting behavioural safety initiatives and recognising exemplary HSE performance.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (essential).
• Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards it (preferred).
• Environmental qualification (e.g., IEMA) is advantageous.

Experience

• Proven track record as an HSE Manager on large-scale industrial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and other relevant UK legislation.
• Experience working with contractors, subcontractors, and multiple stakeholders.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead and influence teams to achieve HSE objectives.
• Attributes: Self-motivated, proactive, and highly organised.
• Passionate about health, safety, and environmental excellence.