Health and Safety Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a highly experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead a significant Energy project on the Isle of Skye. This role encompasses developing the Health & Safety Plan, conducting site inspections, and leading investigations into incidents. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of HSE experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role on major infrastructure projects. The position offers a chance to work in a remote yet beautiful location, contributing to vital infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HSE experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of CDM 2015 regulations and environmental legislation.
• Excellent report-writing skills and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Project Health & Safety Plan.
• Conduct rigorous daily and weekly site inspections.
• Lead investigation into near-misses or accidents.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of CDM 2015

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (Occupational Health and Safety)

Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Health and Safety Manager to lead a significant Energy project on the Isle of Skye.

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the development of vital infrastructure in a remote and beautiful location.

We can pay outside IR35 or CIS.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategy & Compliance: Develop and maintain the Project Health & Safety Plan in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations and ISO 45001 standards.
• Risk Mitigation: Lead high–level risk assessments and Method Statement (RAMS) reviews for complex activities like deep excavations, heavy lifting, or working near live assets.
• Site Auditing: Conduct rigorous daily and weekly site inspections to identify hazards, ensuring all corrective actions are closed out promptly.
• Incident Investigation: Lead the investigation into any near–misses or accidents, utilizing root–cause analysis (RCA) to prevent recurrence and reporting findings to the board.
• Training & Induction: Oversee the site induction process for all staff and subcontractors, ensuring specialized training (e.g., confined spaces, plant operations) is valid and recorded.
• Environmental & Wellbeing: Monitor occupational health risks (noise, dust, vibration) and promote mental health awareness initiatives across the workforce.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certifications: NEBOSH Diploma (Occupational Health and Safety) or equivalent.
• Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) is highly preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years of HSE experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role on a major infrastructure or heavy civil engineering project.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of CDM 2015 (Construction Design and Management) regulations and environmental legislation.
• Leadership: Proven ability to influence site behavior and challenge unsafe practices at all levels, from laborers to senior stakeholders.
• Communication: Excellent report–writing skills and the ability to present safety statistics/trends to the client and external auditors.
• Utility Management: Knowledge of managing risks associated with buried services and overhead lines.
• Plant–Interface: Experience managing the segregation of pedestrians and heavy moving plant/machinery.
• Public Safety: Understanding the impact of construction on the general public and managing third–party risks.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.