United Infrastructure is hiring an HSE Lead to provide strategic advice, guidance, and support on Project HSSE matters for electricity Transmission and Distribution projects across northern Scotland. In this role, you will be responsible for reducing risks to the business by offering on-site HSSE support, assurance, and advice on all matters relating to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment.
What You'll Do
- Provide strategic advice, guidance, and support on Project HSSE matters.
- Roll out Company HSSE objectives and develop specific HSSE objectives for their projects.
- Roll out Company HSSE campaigns and initiatives.
- Monitor industry best practice to assist in the development of HSSE objectives.
- Lead high potential (Level 1) incident investigations and provide support for higher potential (Level 2) incident investigations.
- Undertake visits to Project facilities and worksites and provide 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 on concerning trends.
- Provide an HSSE focal point for clients.
- Provide training and mentorship for new recruits into the HSSE team.
What We're Looking For
- Level 4 Certificate in Health & Safety (minimum)
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification
- Incident Investigation Training
- Lead / Senior HSE Advisor with project and corporate experience in transmission and distribution, oil and gas or other related industry.
- Excellent working knowledge of UK legislation.
- Ability to develop and maintain management systems.
- Ability to undertake investigations and establish causal factors and root causes and develop detailed investigation reports.
- Ability to develop training and campaign materials.
- High level of communication skills (both written and spoken).
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Competent MS Office suite user.
- Demonstrable commitment to company and client values.
- Commitment to HSSE and a passion for developing incident-free workplaces.
- Commitment to continual improvement.
- Effective communication and networking skills.
- Trustworthy and approachable.
- Well-developed influencing and interpersonal skills.
Nice to Have
- Level 6 Diploma in Health & Safety or higher
- HSE experience within an Overhead Lines, Underground Cabling and Civils environment
Technical Stack
- MS Office suite
Team & Environment
You will report to the T&D UK HSSE Manager.
Benefits & Compensation
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors.
- Flexible working arrangements offering hybrid and remote working.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews.
- Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays).
- Generous contributory pension scheme.
- Private medical cover.
- 4x base salary life insurance.
- Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
- Global connections with industry experts.
Work Mode
This role offers a hybrid work mode and is based in the Inverness region, Scotland.
At United Infrastructure, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experiences and embrace differences.






