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