Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Permanent

Scottish Highlands & Islands, site-based position

A leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support the delivery of a major infrastructure project in the Scottish Highlands & Islands. The position will be predominantly site-based, working closely with operational and project management teams across a complex programme of civil engineering and groundworks activities. The ideal candidate will have strong experience within major infrastructure, heavy civil engineering or groundworks projects, with the ability to work autonomously, influence stakeholders and drive a positive Health & Safety culture in a challenging project environment.

The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading Health & Safety activities across a major infrastructure project, ensuring high standards of compliance and performance.
• Providing practical Health & Safety advice and guidance to operational teams and project management.
• Carrying out regular site inspections, audits and assessments to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Developing and reviewing Health & Safety plans, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Leading accident and incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Working closely with contractors, clients and other stakeholders to ensure effective Health & Safety management.
• Promoting Health & Safety initiatives and driving a positive safety culture across site operations.
• Supporting the management of risks associated with complex civil engineering and groundworks activities.

The Health & Safety Manager will have:

• Proven Health & Safety experience within major civil engineering, infrastructure or groundworks projects.
• Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards it would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and construction site safety requirements.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally within challenging or remote environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence operational teams and senior management.
• A proactive and practical approach to Health & Safety, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to work on site within the Scottish Highlands & Islands.