HSE Manager

Integrate Engineering Resources; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Manager for a high-profile construction project in Scotland. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, actively promoting a strong safety culture, and leading HSE initiatives across the site. The role requires proven experience on large-scale industrial projects, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications such as the NEBOSH Diploma. This position is site-based in Glasgow.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HSE compliance on the project.
• Ensure compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of site operations.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation and reports.
• Develop and implement HSE management systems tailored to the project.
• Conduct HSE training and awareness for all personnel.
• Drive proactive safety culture initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to lead and influence teams

Self-motivated

Proactive and highly organised

Passionate about health, safety, and environmental excellence

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards it

Environmental qualification (e.g., IEMA)

Job description

Details

Location: Scotland (Site-Based) - Glasgow
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Reports To: Project Director/Construction Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Manager to lead and manage all aspects of health, safety, and environmental compliance on a high-profile new build industrial construction project in Scotland. The successful candidate will ensure that the project operates within the highest safety and environmental standards while promoting a positive safety culture across the site.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership on all HSE matters for the project.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all HSE-related issues, both internally and externally.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015.
• Prepare, review, and update HSE policies, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS).
• HSE Systems and Reporting: Develop and implement robust HSE management systems tailored to the project.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and reviews of site operations to ensure adherence to HSE standards.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, records, and reports.
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and hazards, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver timely incident reports and communicate lessons learned to the project team.
• Training and Awareness: Conduct HSE inductions and ongoing training for all site personnel, including contractors and visitors.
• Promote awareness of safety, health, and environmental best practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies, to ensure alignment on HSE goals.
• Represent the project during external audits, inspections, and meetings.
• Develop and monitor environmental protection plans to minimise the project’s environmental impact.
• Ensure compliance with waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability practices.
• Safety Culture Development: Drive a proactive safety culture by promoting behavioural safety initiatives and recognising exemplary HSE performance.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (essential).
• Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards it (preferred).
• Environmental qualification (e.g., IEMA) is advantageous.

Experience

• Proven track record as an HSE Manager on large-scale industrial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and other relevant UK legislation.
• Experience working with contractors, subcontractors, and multiple stakeholders.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead and influence teams to achieve HSE objectives.
• Attributes: Self-motivated, proactive, and highly organised.
• Passionate about health, safety, and environmental excellence.