Health & Safety Manager - EPC Design Phase

ProjectZero; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking to hire a Health & Safety Manager for the design phase of a hydro project in Scotland. The role involves managing and promoting health and safety compliance through effective leadership and collaboration with engineering teams. Candidates should have substantial experience in H&S within civil infrastructure projects, with a strong understanding of UK regulations. Your work will play a critical role in ensuring safe practices during project delivery, with the potential for extended engagement in subsequent project phases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years H&S experience within design phase of large projects.
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, including the 1974 Act.
• Experience embedding H&S requirements in project designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Health & Safety Management System (HSMS).
• Ensure compliance with UK/Scotland H&S legislation.
• Prepare H&S documentation and risk assessments.

Skills

Communication

Risk Assessment

Safety Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering or related field

Job description

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Position: Health & Safety Manager – EPC Design Phase Hydro Project

Location: Highland, Scotland (UK)

Starting Date: 09/2025

Duration: Design phase (approx. 9 months, possibility to extend to the Procurement&Construction Phase)

Travel Requirements: Frequent travel to client site in Scotland – remote-working candidates must be UK‑eligible

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of the Health & Safety Management System (HSMS) during the design phase of an EPC contract.
• Ensure all design deliverables fully comply with UK/Scotland H&S legislation and best practices.
• Provide H&S input for design reviews, risk assessments, and method statements, particularly for civil, structural, and dam-related engineering.
• Attend client meetings on-site in Scotland to present H&S design integration and coordinate with design teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, environmental, and client teams to embed safety requirements early in design stages.
• Identify hazards associated with dam construction, tunnelling, powerhouse design, and underground works; deliver mitigation strategies.
• Prepare H&S documentation, reports, and risk assessments, ensuring traceability through design iterations.
• Support internal and client-led audits of design H&S compliance, manage corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks or H&S briefings as needed for stakeholders or subcontractors involved in design-to-build transition.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years H&S experience within design phase of large civil/ec infrastructure/EPC contracts, preferably hydro power.
• In-depth understanding of UK’s Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, CDM Regulations, and relevant Scottish regulations.
• Proven experience in embedding H&S in design—risk studies, method statements, and safety-by-design.
• Experience with pumped-storage hydro, dams, tunnels, or heavy civil/infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills in English; ability to present confidently at client design review meetings.
• Must be available for frequent travel across Scotland; UK work eligibility required if not resident.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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