Senior HSE Lead – COMAH & EPC Project Safety

NRL Recruitment; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Recruitment seeks an experienced HSE Manager (COMAH-experienced) to join a major EPC project in Grangemouth on a full-time, permanent basis. This hybrid role blends on-site work with one day of remote work to optimise safety performance on a high-stakes engineering contract.

You will oversee the QHSE function, lead audits and risk assessments, liaise with regulators and stakeholders, and support project leadership in delivering compliant safety objectives across the site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HSE leadership or management role.
• Strong understanding of HSE legislation and industry standards in engineering/EPC.
• Comprehensive knowledge of COMAH regulations and compliance.
• Experience conducting audits, incident investigations and developing HSE strategies.
• Excellent communication and engagement with all stakeholder levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the QHSE function to ensure compliance with company, industry, and statutory standards.
• Act as HSE representative at project level, providing support and expert advice to teams and stakeholders.
• Support project leadership in planning and implementing HSE objectives in line with contractual requirements.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, external agencies, and industry groups.
• Monitor compliance with HSE regulations and gather, analyse and report safety statistics.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits and ensure robust control measures are in place.
• Develop and lead HSE audits and investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Distribute safety alerts, action plans and implement effective induction programmes for new personnel.
• Drive a positive HSE culture and continuous improvement across all project activities.

Skills

HSE leadership

HSE legislation

COMAH regulations

Audits & investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Energy sector experience

Integrated management systems

Job description

NRL Recruitment seeks an experienced HSE Manager (COMAH-experienced) to join a major EPC project in Grangemouth on a full-time, permanent basis. This hybrid role blends on-site work with one day of remote work to optimise safety performance on a high-stakes engineering contract.

You will oversee the QHSE function, lead audits and risk assessments, liaise with regulators and stakeholders, and support project leadership in delivering compliant safety objectives across the site.