Job Description
Overall Role Objective
Lead and manage all aspects of environment, health, and safety within Taylor and Fraser’s operations across Scotland. Our mission is to cultivate a robust safety culture, ensure full regulatory compliance, and enhance our environmental responsibilities across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Culture
Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company’s EHS strategy and culture.
Align practices with ISO standards where applicable, maintaining and updating the framework regularly
Chair EHS meetings and lead any working groups to monitor and drive compliance.
Establish lines of communication with principal contractors and client EHS Lead and develop a positive relationship with same.
Become familiar with and promote the ‘T&F Way’ and its interfaces with EHS.
Compliance & Auditing
Conduct regular site inspections, compliance monitoring, and EHS audits through Autodesk our digital platform.
Act as the principal point of contact during regulatory inspections, safety meetings, and external EHS audits.
Maintain awareness of evolving EHS legislation; advise the T&F leadership on relevant business impacts.
Incident & Risk Management
Lead the investigation of incidents, accidents, and near misses; ensure corrective actions are implemented and documented.
Develop and oversee proactive risk assessments, method statements, and hazard identification programs
Manage high risk activities as the business develops further.
Training & Engagement
Design, deliver, and evaluate EHS training programs to educate staff and reinforce safe working practice
Provide coaching and mentorship to operational teams, fostering accountability and positive behavioral change.
Ensure each of your projects are appropriately planned from the start with particular emphasis on a comprehensive EHS Kick Off Meeting and Project Risk Register and all actions are allocated and tracked until implemented.
Assist, when necessary, with tender clarifications and queries.
Progress a Continuous Improvement Culture within the EHS team.
Quality & Environmental Integration
Incorporate quality management and environmental initiatives into EHS operations, ideally with qualifications in NEBOSH and ISO lead auditing
Oversee environmental compliance and sustainability efforts, promoting continuous improvement across the organization.
Team
Manage a team of EHS Professionals, ensuring effective communication between you and your team.
Ensure your projects are adequately resourced.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Certifications: NEBOSH Diploma Minimum.
Professional Memberships: IOSH membership, with ambition toward CMIOSH status
Technical Standards: Familiarity with CDM regulations, PUWER, and other UK-specific EHS standards
EHS Systems & Auditing: Experience managing ISO 9001/14001/45001 systems and possessing Lead Auditor certification is highly desirable
Incident Investigation Training would be beneficial.
Relevant Experience: Proven track record in engineering or construction environments; capable of managing multi-site operations across Scotland
Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills—capable of influencing across hierarchies and driving EHS culture.
People management experience.
Build and maintain relationships both internally and externally.
Flexible to change and open to constructive feedback.
IT skills (Microsoft Office Applications and CDE Platforms)
Ability to develop and deliver EHS presentations and workshops to internal and external stakeholders.
Salary;
Negotiable
Benefits;
Car Allowance
Access to EV SS Scheme.
Pension Scheme.
Cycle to Work Scheme
26 days Annual Leave
Closing Date for Applications 1st September 2025.