Health and safety engineer
29 days ago
Glasgow
Location: UK-wide (England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland) Sector: Electrical Infrastructure / Power / Substations Employment Type: Permanent The Role We are recruiting an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Engineer to lead and manage HSE compliance across multiple electrical infrastructure and power projects throughout the UK. This is a hands-on role suited to a technically strong HSE professional with proven experience in substations, transmission & distribution, and EPC / ICP environments. You will take ownership of HSE systems, site compliance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with project and site teams to embed a strong safety culture across the business. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain the Health, Safety & Environmental Management System in line with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Prepare, review, and update Construction Phase Plans (CPP) in accordance with CDM 2015 Produce and manage Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for company works and review subcontractor submissions Conduct site inspections, audits, and task-based risk assessments across multiple project locations Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and closed out Act as HSE / Management Representative during ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 audits Support tender and bid submissions with HSE documentation as required Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, safety briefings, and HSE training sessions Develop and report on HSE KPIs, producing clear and accurate weekly and monthly reports Liaise with clients, regulators, DNOs / IDNOs, and other stakeholders to ensure full compliance Essential Requirements Minimum 5 years’ HSE experience within electrical infrastructure, substations, ICP, EPC, or power projects Proven experience working on HV / EHV / T&D environments NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, NVQ Level 6/7, and/or GradIOSH / CMIOSH Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015, Electricity at Work Regulations, and UK HSE legislation Demonstrable experience preparing CPPs, RAMS, and HSE Plans Experience participating in or leading ISO audits Excellent written and verbal communication skills Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK Willingness to travel nationwide as required Desirable Experience working with National Grid, DNOs, or IDNOs Availability at short notice Experience covering multiple live project sites concurrently Salary & Benefits Competitive salary, dependent on experience Pension and private healthcare Lodge allowance where applicable Ongoing professional development and training How to Apply Apply via CV Library with an up-to-date CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial confidential discussion