Health & Safety Manager
Location: Stornoway
Sector: Civil Engineering
The Opportunity
You’ll play a key role in driving safety, compliance, and best practice on a significant project currently in its site set-up phase, with main works commencing soon. The project will involve working with multiple subcontractors.
This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll oversee and develop junior Health & Safety Officers, bringing strong guidance and construction expertise—particularly from a civil engineering background.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, manage, and mentor on‑site Health & Safety team members
* Develop, implement, and maintain robust H&S systems and procedures
* Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
* Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice
* Deliver safety briefings, training, and toolbox talks
* Work closely with project and site teams to embed a strong safety culture
About You
* Proven experience in Health & Safety within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and guide junior staff
* Experience working with civil engineering contractors is desirable
* NEBOSH qualification
* Solid understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation
* Confident communicator with a proactive, hands‑on approach
Support & Structure
You’ll be supported by an experienced senior H&S team, providing guidance and collaboration throughout the project.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary package
* Benefits package and pension
* Bonus structure
* Accommodation provided
* Living away allowances
Legal Information
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We value and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
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