Health & Safety Manager - Wind & Solar

Climate17 are proud to be supporting a leading global renewable energy company that helps owners of solar, wind and battery storage assets maximise performance and value and deliver strong long-term returns for investors and asset owners. They are actively seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager for both their onshore wind and solar farm projects to ensure that company policies, guidance and implementations are updated to reflect regulatory changes and evolving best practice over the full project life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership and the Head of HSQE in maintaining and continuously improving the Integrated Management System (IMS) and company policies.
• Monitor and audit operational activities to ensure compliance with the IMS and all relevant health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Provide guidance and support to project managers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate training to support awareness and compliance with IMS requirements.
• Liaise with external consultants to support the development and enhancement of the IMS.
• Assist in the development and review of risk assessments, identifying preventative, proactive and control measures to mitigate risks.
• Carry out internal IMS audits and subcontractor audits for compliance and performance.
• Review audit findings with project teams and support the closure of corrective actions.
• Lead investigations into hazardous observations, near misses and incidents, reporting findings and monitoring the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain and analyse health and safety performance data at both project and organisational level, reporting trends and insights to senior management.
• Maintain compliance records and documentation to support ongoing adherence to the IMS and relevant ISO accreditations.
• Support department in establishing and managing effective health, safety and environmental controls for subcontractors.
• Assist with client and key stakeholder health, safety and environmental reporting, including participation in monthly and quarterly review meetings.
• Produce HSQE reports for senior management and clients.

Requirements

• NEBOSH National General Certificate (NEBOSH General Construction – desirable).
• Member of IOSH (CMIOSH - desirable).
• Proven track record in Health and Safety in Wind farms (essential) and/or Solar parks.
• Proven track record in managing compliance with CDM 2015.
• Knowledge of Operations/ Construction of Wind/ PV business.
• Attention to detail, particularly in terms of record keeping and documentation.
• Solutions focused with a practical approach to problem solving.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including good IT skills in Word & Excel.
• Eligibility to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available for this position.

Location Edinburgh/Glasgow + site travel as required.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.