The Role
The SHE Manager leads health, safety, and environmental activities across Scottish construction projects. Responsibilities include implementing SHE policies, auditing site practices, supporting incident investigations, advising project teams, delivering training, preparing performance reports, monitoring legislative compliance, and coordinating with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. The role covers energy, transport, and water projects and requires travel to active construction sites.
Summary Generated by Built In
The SHE Manager for Scotland will report to the Regional SHE Manager and will contribute to implementing and monitoring the SHE policies and arrangements. This will involve supporting and collaborating with the project teams, internal and external stakeholders, auditing, monitoring and measuring SHE performance, assisting with SHE reports, sharing best practice and coordinating activities within the project team.
The SHE Manager will be involved in a range of projects, especially those in the energy, transport and water sectors.
The role will be based from Farrans offices in Oakbank, Mid Calder, Livingston.
The role will require an element of travel to construction sites that are active within the Scotland region.
• Lead and champion SHE matters for the Scotland Region, engaging and collaborating with project and client teams.
• Promote and uphold the ethos that health, safety and wellbeing is paramount
• Assist in implementing Farrans' internal management system
• Assisting in compiling project plans e.g. Construction Phase Plan.
• Develop effective working relationships and collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance SHE performance
• Conduct regular audits of site SHE practices and documentation and provide feedback to site management
• Support incident investigations and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Provide SHE advice during project mobilization and execution phases.
• Deliver SHE-related training and mentoring to staff and supply chain partners.
• Prepare and deliver timely reports and performance data. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes.
• Foster professional relationships with clients, consultants, and suppliers to secure engagement and understanding of SHE expectations.
• Attend and represent Farrans at industry events as required
Qualifications • Proven prior experience in a Construction H&S environment – with at least 5 years previous experience.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office suite (particularly Excel & Word) and using online project document management portals, such as Aconex or similar.
• Effective working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and construction management best practice.
• Experience of implementing and operating SHEQ management standards and processes
• Working with multiple stakeholders and locations.
• Third level degree qualification in a relevant engineering, construction or SHE discipline. NEBOSH Certificate.
• Full Manual Driving License
About Us Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.
The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.
Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.
Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Benefits
When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.
Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.
Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.
We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration.
We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.
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Skills Required
- At least 5 years of prior experience in a construction health and safety environment
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
- Experience using online project document management portals such as Aconex or similar
- Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation
- Knowledge of construction management best practices
- Experience implementing and operating SHEQ management standards and processes
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders and locations
- Third-level degree in a relevant engineering, construction, or SHE discipline
- NEBOSH Certificate
- Full manual driving licence
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The Company
What We Do
Northstone (NI) Limited is a Northern Ireland-based construction and building materials group headquartered in Belfast. Its operating divisions include Farrans Construction, focused on building and civil engineering, and Northstone Materials, which supplies the construction industry with aggregates, asphalt, readymix concrete, roof tiles and related products. The group also undertakes building projects, road construction and other civil engineering work for customers.
