Health & Safety Manager – Civil Engineering
£50,000 – £55,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
Based in Ballingry (site-based role)
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established heavy civils and energy-sector contractor delivering major substation and infrastructure projects across Scotland.
This is a key appointment for the project — a hands-on Health & Safety Manager who can drive standards on site and ensure compliance across all aspects of delivery.
The Role
As Health & Safety Manager, you will take the lead on all HSE matters across a major substation project, working closely with the Project Manager, Site Agent and operational teams.
This is a site-focused role — visible, proactive and embedded in daily operations.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Leadership
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Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the project HSE strategy
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Promote a strong safety culture across all site teams and subcontractors
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Provide competent advice to management and operational staff
Compliance & CDM
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Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations and company procedures
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Review and approve RAMS, CPPs and risk assessments
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Conduct regular site inspections and audits
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Manage incident investigations, reporting and corrective actions
Monitoring & Reporting
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Track leading and lagging indicators
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Produce HSE reports for senior management and client review
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Identify trends and implement preventative measures
Subcontractor & Stakeholder Management
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Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance
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Attend client and progress meetings as the HSE lead
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Liaise with regulatory bodies where required
Training & Engagement
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Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings
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Support development of supervisors and managers in HSE responsibilities
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Champion behavioural safety initiatives
What We’re Looking For
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NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (Diploma preferred)
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Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager or Senior Advisor role within heavy civils or infrastructure
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Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations
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Experience operating in Principal Contractor environments
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Confident communicator with the ability to challenge when required
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Practical, solutions-focused approach rather than purely theoretical
What’s On Offer
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£50,000 – £55,000 salary
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Car allowance
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Performance-related bonus
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Long-term secured infrastructure work
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Influence on a high-profile energy-sector project
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Stable contractor with clear growth plans
For a confidential conversation, contact Boyd Recruitment