HSE Manager - New Build Industrial Construction Project

Position:HSE Manager
Location:Scotland (Site-Based) - Glasgow
Employment Type:Full-Time Contract
Reports To:Project Director/Construction Manager

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experiencedHealth, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Manager to lead and manage all aspects of health, safety, and environmental compliance on a high-profile new build industrial construction project in Scotland. The successful candidate will ensure that the project operates within the highest safety and environmental standards while promoting a positive safety culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

1. HSE Leadership:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership on all HSE matters for the project.

• Act as the primary point of contact for all HSE-related issues, both internally and externally.

• Ensure compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015.

• Prepare, review, and update HSE policies, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS).

• Develop and implement robust HSE management systems tailored to the project.

• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and reviews of site operations to ensure adherence to HSE standards.

• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, records, and reports.

• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and hazards, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

• Deliver timely incident reports and communicate lessons learned to the project team.

• Conduct HSE inductions and ongoing training for all site personnel, including contractors and visitors.

• Promote awareness of safety, health, and environmental best practices.

• Collaborate with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies, to ensure alignment on HSE goals.

• Represent the project during external audits, inspections, and meetings.

• Develop and monitor environmental protection plans to minimise the projects environmental impact.

• Ensure compliance with waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability practices.

• Drive a proactive safety culture by promoting behavioural safety initiatives and recognising exemplary HSE performance.

Key Requirements:

1. Qualifications:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (essential).

• Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards it (preferred).

• Environmental qualification (e.g., IEMA) is advantageous.

• Proven track record as an HSE Manager on large-scale industrial construction projects.

• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and other relevant UK legislation.

• Experience working with contractors, subcontractors, and multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to lead and influence teams to achieve HSE objectives.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and highly organised.

• Passionate about health, safety, and environmental excellence.