SHE Leader for HV Substations & Civil Works (Scotland)

Sustainable Talent; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sustainable Talent is seeking an experienced SHE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental performance across HV substation, civils and M&E projects in Scotland. This field-based role involves regular travel to substations and construction sites, working closely with project teams, subcontractors and leadership to instill a positive safety culture.

Reporting to the Senior SHE Manager, you will own SHE performance, ensure legislative and procedural compliance, and support ISO 14001 and

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate required.
• Tech IOSH membership or working towards.
• Experience in substations, power transmission or HV/LV environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Scotland/UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide SHE leadership across HV substation, civils and M&E projects.
• Promote proactive safety culture among operational teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with current SHE legislation, company procedures and industry standards.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations.
• Support accident, incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Produce reports, monitor SHE KPIs and communicate lessons learned across the business.
• Advise management on specialist SHE matters including work at height, health, hazardous substances, fire safety and environmental compliance.
• Support and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams and act as a trusted SHE advisor.

Skills

SHE leadership

Site safety management

CDM principles

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Tech IOSH membership / working towards

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

Sustainable Talent is seeking an experienced SHE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental performance across HV substation, civils and M&E projects in Scotland. This field-based role involves regular travel to substations and construction sites, working closely with project teams, subcontractors and leadership to instill a positive safety culture.

Reporting to the Senior SHE Manager, you will own SHE performance, ensure legislative and procedural compliance, and support ISO 14001 and