HSE Manager

Team Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HSE Manager for a 3-month contract at the Killgallioch Wind Farm in Scotland. The candidate will oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance during turbine installation. Responsibilities include promoting safe practices, conducting site inspections, and managing HSE documentation. Applicants should have an IOSH Managing Safely certificate, relevant experience in construction or renewables, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum years of experience in a site-based HSE role.
• Working knowledge of wind turbine installation risks.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe working practices on site.
• Conduct daily safety inspections.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Complete HSE documentation and incident logs.
• Liaise with client HSE personnel.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Knowledge of regulations

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

*This Position is for a 3 month initial contract beginning in August*

Role Overview

Granite Recruitment are seeking a site-based HSE Manager to oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance during the turbine installation phase at Killgallioch Wind Farm.

This role is focused solely on our clients scope of works and does not include responsibility for CDM coordination or the overall Construction Phase Plan, which are managed by others.

The successful candidate will provide competent and visible safety leadership for our installation team, ensuring that all activities are conducted in compliance with relevant legislation, client expectations, and AES internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safe working practices across allinstallation activities.
• Conduct daily site safety inspections and monitor high-risk operations such as lifting, working at height, and SIMOPs.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and point-of-work risk assessments.
• Complete and maintainHSE documentation including inductions, incident logs, and PPE records.
• Support incident investigations and ensure implementation of corrective actions.
• Liaise with client and customer HSE personnel to manage interface risks and align with site rules.
• Ensure AES welfare arrangements remain in line with project expectations and regulations.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance

Minimum Requirements

• IOSH Managing Safely (minimum) or NEBOSH General Certificate (preferred).
• Proven Years of experience in a site-based HSE role within construction, renewables, or heavy industry.
• Working knowledge of wind turbine installation risks and safe systems of work.
• Familiarity with SIMOPs and working within multi-contractor environments.
• Experience supporting lifting operations or turbine erection.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable (but not essential)

• GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) including Working at Height, First Aid, and Manual Handling.