HSE Manager in Edinburgh

Location: Scotland Central Belt

Salary: £42,000 - £55,000 + £300 Car allowance + £50 a day on site bonus

D7 Recruitment are looking to recruit a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager. Our client started out with a mission to transform how the world sees health and safety, and have never stopped looking forward. Since then, they have helped leaders positively change how they operate.

The HSE Manager will play a critical role in managing and overseeing health and safety practices on a live construction project, including the implementation and management of our electronic management system. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our operations comply with all health and safety regulations, particularly the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. The HSE Manager will provide support and guidance to the client, contractors and workers, ensuring a safe and compliant project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislations including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, including responsibilities, specifically the discharging of the Principal Contractor role.
• Develop and maintain all relevant project documentation, including but not limited to Construction Phase Plan (CPP), emergency plan and fire risk assessment and coordinate the work activities of contractors through permit to work and on-site meetings.
• Ensure the standards are being applied as per the HSE Managers routine and Safety Management System.
• Provide support and guidance to clients on health and safety matters, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
• Proactively manage and influence safety culture across the site by leading as an example and rewarding positive safety performance through safety recognition programmes.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to monitor compliance and identify potential hazards.
• Manage and monitor the HSE Support, if applicable.
• Investigate incidents and accidents, ensuring thorough reporting and implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Support acquisition of new projects by understanding all the services the company offers and demonstrating passion for Hunter Safety Group’s values.
• Support other team members by sharing your knowledge and expertise. Provide support to our internal business functions and processes.
• Fulfil the role of HSE Support when required.
• Achieve 100% completion of monthly KPIs set by the business, maintaining a high standard of performance.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Undertake any reasonable request made by the Directors and management team.

Criteria:

• Experience and working knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Willing to work away from home, varied shift patterns, 12-hour shifts.
• Highly organized individual who can manage their own time and take direction.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office).
• Communicating clearly across all platforms, is engaging and can speak to anyone at all levels.
• Thrives in a fast-paced demanding environment and enjoys resolving conflicts.
• Enjoys taking on difficult challenges and problem solving.
• Patient, level-headed and cool under pressure.
• Focused with good attention to detail.
• Able to react quickly and efficiently to changing demands and requirements.

Desirable but not essential:

• NEBOSH Construction.
• First Aid Trained.
• SMSTS Trained.