Lead HSE Advisor

AtkinsRéalis; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Linxon in Glasgow seeks a Lead HSE Advisor to drive health, safety and environmental excellence across EPC projects in Scotland. You will manage risk, lead investigations, and develop sustainability programs while coordinating with HQ, site teams and subcontractors.

The role requires line management experience, fluent English, and chartered IOSH/IIRSM or NEBOSH. You will report to the UK HSE Manager and influence safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in HSE in an EPC environment
• Excellent knowledge of HSE regulatory requirements — Scotland
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Environmental experience
• Incident investigation experience
• Team management experience
• Customer facing experience
• NEBOSH Diploma or working towards
• IEMA qualification
• ISO 9001/45001/14001 lead auditor desirable

Responsibilities

• Identify HSE risks and implement controls across Linxon operations
• Drive behavioural change and training to improve HSE performance
• Develop and maintain sustainability measures and environmental mitigation
• Maintain SWMP and monitor utility usage monthly
• Coordinate with HQ, site staff and subcontractors on environmental issues
• Prepare tender and project documentation including CPP and CPP amendments
• Ensure compliance with Linxon HSE system and related plans
• Conduct site inspections and close out actions
• Provide HSE guidance, advice and support
• Investigate accidents and determine corrective actions
• Ensure Linxon BMS reflects current ISO standards
• Log incidents in Eco-Online and coordinate with teams
• Prepare tender information for clients and meet deadlines
• Deputise for UK HSE Manager as required

Skills

HSE leadership

Incident investigation

Regulatory knowledge (Scotland)

Client facing

Team management

Education

NEBOSH diploma or equivalent

IEMA environmental qualification

Chartered IOSH or IIRSM

Job description

Job Title: Lead HSE Advisor

Location: Glasgow

Due to unpresented growth in the Energy Transmission sector, Linxon UK now require a highly skilled senior HSE advisor to service the needs of our newly formed Glasgow Office. The role will be client facing and will require an in-depth knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation particular to Scotland.

Initially focused on the deliverables of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contracts, the role will eventually expand to cover the construction, installation and commissioning of new Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substations serving communities in and around Scotland and Western Isles.

The role will report directly to the UK HSE manager and is anticipated to require line management skills together with the ability to develop a high performing team

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure HSE risk identification and controls are applied across Linxon operations

• Drive behavioural change to continuously improve HSE performance throughout Linxon through initiatives and training in order to raise awareness and gain commitment throughout the project team

• Develop and maintain sustainability including environmental mitigation measures

• Ensure all operational sites maintain and update the SWMP and utility usage on a monthly basis

• Interface with headquarters, site staff and subcontracted companies on environmental issues including compliance with permits and consents

• Create and maintain as required tender and project documentation including Construction Phase Health & Safety Plans (CPP), ensuring changes are communicated to main contractors.

• Monitoring compliance with the Linxon HSE management system, Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan (CPP), Construction Phase Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) related legislation and good practices.

• Conduct regular site inspections and ensuring actions are closed out in a timely manner.

• Providing HSE guidance, advice and support.

• Investigating accidents and serious incidents, reporting findings and ensuring actions are taken to prevent recurrence.

• Ensure Linxon BMS follows relevant ISO standards and is updated to reflect good practices.

• Input data into Eco-Online (Incident Database) as required

• Coordinate and collaborate with the HSE, Quality and other Function teams as required

• Prepare tender information for Clients in line within deadlines and Client expectations

• Deputise for UK HSE Manager as and when required

Experience Required

• Experience in HSE function ideally in the EPC environment

• Excellent knowledge of general HSE regulatory requirements - Scotland

• Fluency in English - both written and spoken

• Environmental experience

• Incident Investigation experience

• Team management skills

• Customer Facing experience

• Chartered Member of IOSH or IIRSM

• NEBOSH Diploma or working towards

• Environmental qualification – IEMA

• Quality Lead auditor – ISO 9001, 45001, 14001 (desirable)

About Linxon

"Building the infrastructure to power the world"

At Linxon, we are leaders in delivering innovative EPC substation projects essential for the energy transition. With expertise from Hitachi Energy and AtkinsRéalis, we provide integrated, sustainable solutions that power cities, industries, and communities. We are committed to building infrastructure that supports a carbon-free future and ensures reliable and efficient energy transmission.

Why Linxon?

By joining Linxon, you will contribute to critical infrastructure projects in the UK, driving the transition to a carbon-free energy future. We value diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment where every employee can thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion

We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations, and more—so whoever you are, we hope you'll see things our way too!

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