Health & Safety Manager - EPC Design Phase

ProjectZero - HSE Consulting Sp. z o.o.; Tain; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HSE consulting firm is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for the EPC design phase of a hydro project in Highland, Scotland. It's essential to have at least 5 years of H&S experience, especially within the design phase of large projects. Responsibilities include leading H&S integration into design, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, and collaborating with various engineering teams. The role requires frequent travel across Scotland and is a chance to contribute significantly to a critical infrastructure project.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years H&S experience within design phase of large civil/infrastructure projects.
• In-depth understanding of UK’s Health & Safety regulations.
• Proven experience in embedding H&S in design.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the Health & Safety Management System during the design phase.
• Ensure compliance with UK/Scotland H&S legislation.
• Attend client meetings to present H&S design integration.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Communication skills

Risk assessments

Method statements

Design integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Job description

Position: Health & Safety Manager – EPC Design Phase Hydro Project

Location:

Highland, Scotland (UK)

Starting Date:

09/2025

Duration:

Design phase (approx. 9 months, possibility to extend to the Procurement & Construction Phase)

Travel Requirements:

Frequent travel to client site in Scotland – remote-working candidates must be UK‑eligible

Responsibilities:

• Lead development and maintenance of the Health & Safety Management System (HSMS) during the design phase of an EPC contract.
• Ensure all design deliverables fully comply with UK/Scotland H&S legislation and best practices.
• Provide H&S input for design reviews, risk assessments, and method statements, particularly for civil, structural, and dam-related engineering.
• Attend client meetings on-site in Scotland to present H&S design integration and coordinate with design teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, environmental, and client teams to embed safety requirements early in design stages.
• Identify hazards associated with dam construction, tunnelling, powerhouse design, and underground works; deliver mitigation strategies.
• Prepare H&S documentation, reports, and risk assessments, ensuring traceability through design iterations.
• Support internal and client-led audits of design H&S compliance, manage corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks or H&S briefings as needed for stakeholders or subcontractors involved in design-to-build transition.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years H&S experience within design phase of large civil/infra infrastructure/EPC contracts, preferably hydro power.
• In-depth understanding of UK’s Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, CDM Regulations, and relevant Scottish regulations.
• Proven experience in embedding H&S in design—risk studies, method statements, and safety-by-design.
• Experience with pumped-storage hydro, dams, tunnels, or heavy civil/infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills in English; ability to present confidently at client design review meetings.
• Must be available for frequent travel across Scotland; UK work eligibility required if not resident.