QHSE Auditor & Technical Competence Manager
Field - Highlands
SHEQ
Full time
Permanent
Who we are
At HBNL, our mission is to bridge the digital divide by providing future-proofed, ultra-fast fibre broadband to underserved, rural communities across Scotland.
The role at a glance
To provide independent QHSE assurance through planned audits and inspections, while also leading the development and implementation of a structured, consistent training and competence framework for fibre engineers.
The role ensures engineers are onboarded, trained, and assessed against a defined pathway that promotes safe working, technical competence, regulatory compliance, and high‑quality right‑first‑time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
QHSE Assurance & Audit (Approx. 50%)
* Plan and deliver a programme of QHSE audits, inspections, and assurance activities aligned to business risk.
* Verify compliance with relevant legislation, standards, company procedures, and client requirements.
* Identify trends, root causes, and systemic issues arising from audits, incidents, and non‑conformances.
* Support operational teams with improvement actions, ensuring findings are closed out proportionately and effectively.
* Use audit intelligence to inform training priorities and competence development.
Engineering Training & Competence Management (Approx. 50%)
* Develop and maintain a defined, consistent onboarding and training pathway for fibre engineers.
* Own and maintain the engineering competence framework, including competency matrices and training needs analysis.
* Ensure engineers complete required externally accredited training with approved providers and that this integrates into internal competence pathways.
* Coordinate and deliver internal training activities such as inductions, refresher training, toolbox talks, and site‑based coaching.
* Verify ongoing competence through assessment, observation, and periodic reassessment.
* Promote consistent standards of safe working, quality, and right‑first‑time delivery across engineering teams.
Governance, Assurance & Reporting
* Link QHSE audit outcomes, incidents, and quality trends to targeted training interventions.
* Maintain accurate training and competence records to support compliance and assurance requirements.
* Report on engineering training and competence assurance to the Head of SHEQ, relevant operational managers and departmental leads.
* Support operational managers in understanding their role in developing and maintaining engineer competence and standards.
Knowledge & Experience
* Understanding of fibre engineering activities, construction risks, and quality standards essential.
* Practical experience of QHSE auditing within construction, utilities, or telecommunications environments desirable.
* Working knowledge of health & safety legislation, safe systems of work, and industry standards.
* Experience of developing or managing training and competence frameworks.
* Experience working in environments of growth and change.
Benefits
* 10% Discretionary Bonus
* Subsidised Gym Membership
* 32 Days Holiday
* Enhanced Employer Pension Contribution
Hours
35 hours per week
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