The Opportunity An exciting opportunity for a senior Health & Safety leader to head up the health, safety and wellbeing function on a flagship overhead line infrastructure project in Scotland. This role offers the opportunity to provide visible leadership across a major project environment, influencing project teams, senior stakeholders and supply chain partners whilst driving a strong safety culture and delivering the organisation's Zero Harm objectives. Reporting into the Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing (Scotland), you will play a key role in shaping project performance and supporting wider business objectives. Key Responsibilities * Lead the delivery of the project and business unit Zero Harm strategy. * Manage and develop HS&W professionals through coaching, mentoring and leadership. * Build and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, joint venture partners and supply chain stakeholders. * Lead compliance reviews, site tours, audits and assurance activities across project operations. * Conduct performance reviews using leading and lagging indicators to drive continuous improvement. * Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, ensuring lessons learned are effectively communicated. * Deputise for the Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing (Scotland) when required. * Support business-wide HS&W improvement initiatives and behavioural safety programmes. * Drive a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across the project lifecycle. Requirements * NEBOSH Diploma or NCRQ qualification. * Chartered IOSH membership (or working towards). * Extensive knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and CDM regulations. * Strong background within construction, utilities, infrastructure or major project environments. * Proven experience operating at a senior leadership level. * Experience providing strategic support to operational and functional leadership teams. * Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability. What's on Offer? * Opportunity to lead the health and safety function on a flagship Scottish infrastructure project. * High-profile leadership role within a major project environment. * Long-term project pipeline and career progression opportunities. * Competitive salary, benefits package and flexible working arrangements
Head of HSW employer: Sustainable Talent
Join a forward-thinking company in the Renewables and Energy sector, where your expertise as a Quantity Surveyor will be valued and nurtured. With a competitive day rate and a commitment to employee development, we foster a collaborative work culture that encourages growth and innovation. Located in Stoke, you'll benefit from a vibrant community and the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of energy.
