HSE Lead

United Infrastructure is a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects. Following the acquisition of Wood’s UK Transmission & Distribution business, United Infrastructure has strengthened its capabilities in power engineering, construction and asset optimisation, supporting grid resilience and the transition to a low-carbon energy system. The company partners with public and private clients to deliver safe, sustainable and future-ready infrastructure across the UK.

As a result of significant growth, United Infrastructure Transmission & Distribution is seeking a HSE Lead based in the Inverness region to provide support, assurance, and advice on all matters relating to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment on a permanent, staff basis. HSE experience within an Overhead Lines, Underground Cabling and Civils environment is preferable although not essential.

In this role, you will be offering on-site HSSE support for multiple electricity Transmission and Distribution projects across northern Scotland. The HSE Lead is responsible for the provision of timely advice and guidance on matters pertaining to Health & Safety, Security, and Environment with respect to Legislation, Company Policy and Management System and Client requirements, thereby reducing risks to the business.

Whilst the role is nominally based at one of the Company’s offices and includes home-working, the HSE Lead is expected to undertake visits to the business’ facilities and worksites around Scotland to, for example, provide support, carry out assurance activities and incident investigations, provide sickness / holiday cover, etc.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

What we can offer:

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development: development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with United Infrastructure.

What You Will Do:

• Provide strategic advice, guidance, and support on Project HSSE matters.
• In conjunction with the T&D UK HSSE Manager, roll out Company HSSE objectives and develop specific HSSE objectives for their projects, as necessary.
• Roll out Company HSSE campaigns and initiatives.
• Monitor industry best practice to assist in the development of the above.
• Lead high potential (Level
  1) incident investigations and provide support higher potential (Level
  2) incident investigations including the generating of meaningful lessons learned, recorded as SMART corrective / preventative actions.
• Undertake visits to Project facilities and worksites and providing constructive reviews of the status.
• Develop and ensure the implementation of HSSE Management Plans.
• Provide regular performance reports to the Project Management team and T& D UK HSSE Manager.
• Undertake leading and lagging indicator analysis for the business and provide business-wide alerts to advise the business leadership of trends which cause concern.
• Provide an HSSE focal point for clients.
• Provide training and mentorship for new recruits into the HSSE team.