H&S Lead

February 7, 2026
£55000 - £55000
Urgent

Job Description

Our client, a well-established construction and utilities company, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Lead to support and oversee works across clean and wastewater treatment sites throughout Scotland. This is a key leadership role, reporting into the Head of HSE for Scotland and managing a small Health & Safety team.

Role Overview

The Health & Safety Lead will be responsible for driving health, safety, and environmental standards across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with legislation, company procedures, and client requirements. The role will involve a mix of site presence, team management, and strategic H&S leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading and managing health & safety across clean and wastewater treatment projects

  • Providing H&S support and guidance to construction and utilities teams

  • Managing and mentoring a small team of H&S professionals

  • Reporting into the Head of HSE for Scotland on performance, incidents, and improvements

  • Conducting site inspections, audits, and risk assessments

  • Investigating incidents, near misses, and implementing corrective actions

  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation

  • Promoting a strong safety culture across all operational teams

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a senior or lead H&S role within construction or utilities

  • Strong knowledge of clean and wastewater treatment environments

  • Experience managing H&S teams

  • NEBOSH qualification or equivalent (essential)

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Willingness to travel to sites across Scotland

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