Head of HSW

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for a senior Health & Safety leader to head up the health, safety and wellbeing function on a flagship overhead line infrastructure project in Scotland.

This role offers the opportunity to provide visible leadership across a major project environment, influencing project teams, senior stakeholders and supply chain partners whilst driving a strong safety culture and delivering the organisation's Zero Harm objectives. Reporting into the Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing (Scotland), you will play a key role in shaping project performance and supporting wider business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the project and business unit Zero Harm strategy.
• Manage and develop HS&W professionals through coaching, mentoring and leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, joint venture partners and supply chain stakeholders.
• Lead compliance reviews, site tours, audits and assurance activities across project operations.
• Conduct performance reviews using leading and lagging indicators to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, ensuring lessons learned are effectively communicated.
• Deputise for the Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing (Scotland) when required.
• Support business-wide HS&W improvement initiatives and behavioural safety programmes.
• Drive a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma or NCRQ qualification.
• Chartered IOSH membership (or working towards).
• Extensive knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and CDM regulations.
• Strong background within construction, utilities, infrastructure or major project environments.
• Proven experience operating at a senior leadership level.
• Experience providing strategic support to operational and functional leadership teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to lead the health and safety function on a flagship Scottish infrastructure project.
• High-profile leadership role within a major project environment.
• Long-term project pipeline and career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary, benefits package and flexible working arrangements

This is a summary of a vacancy from the advertiser. Read the full job description and apply →