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