Assistant Health and Safety Manager

Pertemps; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in renewable energy is seeking an Assistant Health and Safety Manager to support solar PV construction projects. You will promote safety culture, assist in compliance audits, and maintain health & safety documentation across sites. Ideal candidates should have NEBOSH certification and experience in construction or energy projects. This role offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities within the growing renewable sector.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or working towards).
• Experience in construction, civil engineering, or energy/infrastructure projects.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe delivery of solar PV construction and O&M projects.
• Assist with RAMS, audits, inspections, and toolbox talks.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with CDM 2015 and UK Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Experience in construction

Working knowledge of UK HSE law

Strong organisational skills

Job description

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established, independent contractor operating in the UK renewable energy sector, with a strong track record delivering large-scale solar PV construction and O&M projects across the country. With significant growth in clean energy and a strong pipeline of utility-scale projects, the company is expanding its health and safety function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Assistant Health and Safety Manager to join a forward-thinking organisation and play a key role in maintaining high HSEQ standards across multiple live sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the safe delivery of solar PV construction and O&M projects
• Assist with development and implementation of RAMS, audits, inspections, and toolbox talks
• Promote a proactive safety culture on-site and across teams
• Ensure ongoing compliance with CDM 2015 and current UK Health & Safety legislation
• Maintain and update health & safety documentation, including incident reports and performance data
• Support internal training and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or working towards)
• Experience in construction, civil engineering, or energy/infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of UK HSE law and CDM Regulations
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable

• Experience in solar PV, renewables, or utilities
• TechIOSH, GradIOSH or similar professional affiliation

What’s in It for You

• Join one of the fastest-growing sectors in UK infrastructure
• Work with a company that values quality, compliance, and employee development
• Career progression opportunities in a supportive HSEQ environment
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package

Due to the nature of the porjects its essential that you have a driving licence and are prepared to travel to various sites as and when required outside of Somerset.

Click Apply Now or get in touch with Laura at RGB for more information.