Health & Safety Manager

RSE; Inverkeithing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean water technology company is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation across Scotland. The role involves conducting inspections, assisting project teams, and managing QHSE issues. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH qualification and experience in manufacturing or construction environments.

Benefits

Industry-leading salary based on experience

Flexible career development opportunities

Holiday entitlement of 31 days, increasing to 33 days after 2 years

Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Payment of professional fees

Employee Discount Platform

EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme

Access to health professionals

Qualifications

• Practical understanding of managing QHSE.
• Experience applying health & safety practices in manufacturing and construction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Quality, and Environmental management systems.
• Carry out QHSE inspections and audits at company premises and construction sites.
• Assist Engineers/Site Managers with health & safety risk assessments.

Skills

Communication

Health & Safety Legislation

QHSE Management

Education

NEBOSH General (Level 3)

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Our HSE department is looking to recruit a Health & Safety Manager to join our team on a permanent basis, working from either Cumbernauld, Edinburgh, or Dalgety Bay, servicing our Chemical & Biological team across Scotland. Your role will involve ensuring that all RSE company activities are carried out in accordance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation, and that all persons affected, either directly or indirectly, are not subjected to avoidable risks.

Please note that owing to the nature of this role and the location of works, this position will require travel across Scotland.

Some of Your Key Duties Include

1. Ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with RSE's Health and Safety, Quality, and Environmental management systems.
2. Ensure that, where appropriate, all requirements under the current CDM regulations are satisfied, including assisting project teams in compiling Construction Phase Plans.
3. Provide assistance on all matters related to QHSE issues to departments and individuals within the Ross-shire engineering group of companies as required, under the day-to-day direction of the Health & Safety Manager.
4. Carry out QHSE inspections and/or audits at RSE company premises and construction sites, to ensure activities are performed safely and hazards are minimized.
5. Complete relevant QHSE inspection and audit reports, highlighting issues/non-conformance, and distribute them to relevant project personnel and company management.
6. Assist and advise Engineers/Site Managers with health & safety risk assessments and safe working practices.
7. Produce COSHH assessments as needed.
8. Communicate and liaise effectively with all departments within the business.

What Do You Need?

1. NEBOSH General (Level 3) qualification, essential, or working towards it.
2. Practical understanding of managing QHSE, with an emphasis on building relationships with delivery teams.
3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
4. Solid knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
5. Experience applying health & safety practices in manufacturing and construction sites; utilities experience is highly advantageous.
6. Full UK Driving Licence.

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company developing market-leading products for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are innovating in the water sector, delivering products, technologies, and services across the UK. RSE specializes in offsite modular build solutions with a low-carbon approach, emphasizing innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Founded in 1982, RSE has grown into a prominent MEICA engineering business within the UK water industry, offering full project lifecycle services from design to delivery, including maintenance and servicing. Our dedicated team of over 2000 staff supports our growth and diversification strategies.

What RSE Offers

• Industry-leading salary based on experience.
• Flexible career development opportunities.
• Holiday entitlement of 31 days, increasing to 33 days after 2 years.
• Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Payment of professional fees.
• Employee Discount Platform.
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme.
• Access to health professionals, including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

If you are interested in a career with a company that values your skills and supports your future growth in the water industry, apply now.