Project Safety Consultant

Natural Power; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy consultancy in Scotland is seeking a Projects Safety Consultant to advise on health and safety for renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and hydro. This permanent role involves leading safety management, providing client support, and ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations. The successful candidate will thrive in a hybrid working environment, balancing office and site responsibilities, while contributing to project management and health, safety, and environmental training.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Health plans

Salary sacrifice options

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety management within renewable energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and safety principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on health and safety for renewable energy projects.
• Lead safety management during pre-planning, construction, and post-project phases.
• Review HSE documentation and prepare high-quality reports.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Client Interaction

Job description

Overview

At Natural Power, we have been pioneers of positive renewable change for 30 years. If you’re looking for a job in the renewable energy industry, we could be just the place to advance your career.

As we continue to grow, we are now seeking to strengthen our Construction Safety team with a Projects Safety Consultant at our Scotland Offices.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Purpose of Role

The purpose of the role is to provide technical advice and solutions for onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery and hydro projects both within the UK and global market. You will provide support to clients globally as well as using your experience to drive pro-active health, safety and environmental awareness to project teams and the organisation.

The role is a Project Safety Consultant within the Project Management team in the Construction Department responsible for managing, coordinating and delivering health and safety advice on projects, with a particular emphasis on the CDM Regulations and acting in the role of Principal Designer, or their international equivalent.

You will input, contribute and deliver the following services:

• Leading health & safety management support during pre-planning, pre-construction and construction phase services in connection with UK and wider European and global renewable developments.
• Interacting proactively with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to manage complex and challenging renewable energy projects.
• Construction project safety including the provision of the Principal Designer role in accordance with Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015.
• Assessment of design risk assessments and chairing/recording hazard identification (HAZID) meetings.
• Co-ordinating and preparing Preconstruction Information packs.
• Preparing and submitting statutory notices.
• Co-ordinating the review and compilation of H&S files.
• Supporting due diligence teams with technical HSE expertise.
• Setting the tone for health, safety, and environment, raising awareness, and helping to deliver on objectives.
• Review of HSE related documentation such as Employers Requirements, Construction Phase Plans, HSE plans, RAMS etc.
• Preparation of high-quality reports for both internal and external use.
• Prepare and deliver HSE training to clients and employees.
• Plan, Undertake, Report and Action Health and Safety Audits.
• Conducting detailed investigations of HSE related incidents.
• Prepare and maintain associated tools for Health & Safety services.
• Supporting the construction project management team in maintaining internal systems and processes.
• Administration relating to the projects including management of project budgets, risk registers and action plans.
• Ad hoc assessments and tasks associated with project management as directed by the project team involved.
• Identify and assist in undertaking business development activities for the purpose of successfully growing and developing the project management services within the team
• Hybrid working is available for the role and in addition to working from an office/home, travel to and from construction sites is required.
• You will maintain your CPD and training requirements to complement your workload and project requirements. This includes HSEQ requirements and general site management elements.

This is a PERMANENT role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

We will offer an engaging, collaborative and fast-paced environment alongside an excellent benefits package, including generous annual leave, flexible working, employee assistance programme, personal insurances, health plans, discounts and salary sacrifice options.

Natural Power is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

You can find the full role profile for this vacancy attached below. Details of all our currently available opportunities can be found on our website. Natural Power reserves the right to remove this vacancy at any time.