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Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom
Onsite
Job Title: Lead HSE Advisor
Location: Glasgow
Due to unpresented growth in the Energy Transmission sector, Linxon UK now require a highly skilled senior HSE advisor to service the needs of our newly formed Glasgow Office. The role will be client facing and will require an in-depth knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation particular to Scotland.
Initially focused on the deliverables of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contracts, the role will eventually expand to cover the construction, installation and commissioning of new Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substations serving communities in and around Scotland and Western Isles.
The role will report directly to the UK HSE manager and is anticipated to require line management skills together with the ability to develop a high performing team
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure HSE risk identification and controls are applied across Linxon operations
Drive behavioural change to continuously improve HSE performance throughout Linxon through initiatives and training in order to raise awareness and gain commitment throughout the project team
Develop and maintain sustainability including environmental mitigation measures
Ensure all operational sites maintain and update the SWMP and utility usage on a monthly basis
Interface with headquarters, site staff and subcontracted companies on environmental issues including compliance with permits and consents
Create and maintain as required tender and project documentation including Construction Phase Health & Safety Plans (CPP), ensuring changes are communicated to main contractors.
Monitoring compliance with the Linxon HSE management system, Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan (CPP), Construction Phase Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) related legislation and good practices.
Conduct regular site inspections and ensuring actions are closed out in a timely manner.
Providing HSE guidance, advice and support.
Investigating accidents and serious incidents, reporting findings and ensuring actions are taken to prevent recurrence.
Ensure Linxon BMS follows relevant ISO standards and is updated to reflect good practices.
Input data into Eco-Online (Incident Database) as required
Coordinate and collaborate with the HSE, Quality and other Function teams as required
Prepare tender information for Clients in line within deadlines and Client expectations
Deputise for UK HSE Manager as and when required
Experience Required:
Experience in HSE function ideally in the EPC environment
Excellent knowledge of general HSE regulatory requirements - Scotland
Fluency in English - both written and spoken
Environmental experience
Incident Investigation experience
Team management skills
Customer Facing experience
Chartered Member of IOSH or IIRSM
NEBOSH Diploma or working towards
Environmental qualification – IEMA
Quality Lead auditor – ISO 9001, 45001, 14001 (desirable)
About Linxon:
“Building the infrastructure to power the world”
At Linxon, we are leaders in delivering innovative EPC substation projects essential for the energy transition. With expertise from Hitachi Energy and AtkinsRéalis, we provide integrated, sustainable solutions that power cities, industries, and communities. We are committed to building infrastructure that supports a carbon-free future and ensures reliable and efficient energy transmission.
Why Linxon?
By joining Linxon, you will contribute to critical infrastructure projects in the UK, driving the transition to a carbon-free energy future. We value diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment where every employee can thrive.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations, and more—so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way too!
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At Linxon, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
