Health and Safety Manager

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

Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the project HSE strategy

Promote a strong safety culture across all site teams and subcontractors

Provide competent advice to management and operational staff

Compliance & CDM

Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations and company procedures

Review and approve RAMS, CPPs and risk assessments

Conduct regular site inspections and audits

Manage incident investigations, reporting and corrective actions

Monitoring & Reporting

Track leading and lagging indicators

Produce HSE reports for senior management and client review

Identify trends and implement preventative measures

Subcontractor & Stakeholder Management

Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance

Attend client and progress meetings as the HSE lead

Liaise with regulatory bodies where required

Training & Engagement

Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings

Support development of supervisors and managers in HSE responsibilities

Champion behavioural safety initiatives

What We’re Looking For

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (Diploma preferred)

Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager or Senior Advisor role within heavy civils or infrastructure

Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations

Experience operating in Principal Contractor environments

Confident communicator with the ability to challenge when required

Practical, solutions-focused approach rather than purely theoretical

What’s On Offer

£50,000 – £55,000 salary

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Long-term secured infrastructure work

Influence on a high-profile energy-sector project

Stable contractor with clear growth plans

For a confidential conversation, contact Boyd Recruitment