HSE Lead ( Operations & Projects)

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Pd&Ms Group
Provider of engineering, procurement, construction and lifecycle services to energy & industrial sectors
Lead HSE for operations/projects, ensuring safety culture and compliance.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Grangemouth, Scotland, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Carbon management and reduction
Project design
Design verification and management
Structural engineering
Piping design
Mechanical engineering
HVAC design
Electrical and instrumentation design
Sector Specialisms
Oil and Gas
Renewable Energy
Nuclear
Petrochemicals and Refining
Pharmaceuticals
Defence
Marine
Built Environment
Role
What you would be doing
safety statistics
hse reporting
incident investigation
audit management
hse training
client liaison

Develop contract wide culture whereby contributors will execute the project with no harm to people or the environment. To ensure that all contract uncertainties are systematically identified, assessed, and proactively managed in order to maximise opportunities whilst managing possible threats. Build a culture of personal accountability where safe behaviours are re-enforced and at-risk behaviours are challenged.

Supporting and embedding the Clients behavioural safety programme is a key element with compliance and governance to all Safe systems of work system, processes and procedure within client and PD&MS Management systems. Experience in Site construction and execution and/or offshore HSE projects or operations is required due to the scopes of work being undertaken. This is a great opportunity within a relatively new contract, working in a major project related environment

  • Contribute towards developing annual HSE Objectives for Contracts. Monitor and report on the implementation and effectiveness
  • Comply at all times with Company’s Environmental, Quality and Health and Safety at Work Act Policies
  • Demonstrate and promote PD&MS QHSE principles and lead by example
  • Provide positive HSE leadership for all contracts on HSE issues and promote the adoption of HSE best practices and industry standards
  • Compilation of safety statistics
  • Assist Projects with coordination and return of client required HSE Information
  • Demonstrate and promote PD&MS values and lead by example
  • Have responsibility for ensuring correct document storage as per the Company defined processes.
  • Promote the external image of the Company through effective HSE management
  • Undertake tender review and preparation of documentation in a timely and accurate manner
  • Develop new HSE procedures for management of quality assurance, health and safety and environmental management systems or review in line with project change requirements
  • Procedure and document preparation and implementation
  • Provide assistance and advice to Contract Managers on all aspects related to HSE
  • Attend Step change events as appropriate
  • Promote an enthusiastic HSE culture that delivers positive commitment and engages all personnel in continuous HSE performance improvement
  • Ensure unsafe activities are challenged
  • Oversee and undertake administration of environmental and health and safety systems ensuring details remain up to date
  • Regular Interfacing / liaising with Clients, subcontractors and vendors
  • Ensure direct report performance reviews are carried out within the required timescales (where applicable)
  • Reporting to management on the status and performance, environmental, health and safety systems
  • Liaise with all PD&MS Group staff both onshore and offshore and provide advice, guidance and support, on all aspects and matters concerning HSE
  • Undertake periodic reviews of environmental, health and safety systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and requirements and/or legislative requirements
  • Undertake Internal Audits
  • Participate in Incident investigations, leading as necessary, ensuring that methods of investigation and reporting appropriate to the incident are utilised. Ensure that lessons are established and learned and shared with all stakeholders
  • Assist the Company in understanding legislative requirements and providing clear and concise advice on meeting these requirements
  • Development, design and delivery of internal HSE workshops
  • Provide HSE support to the Projects / Contracts Management Team to ensure HSE compliance
  • Assist when required with, Interfacing / liaising with formal certification body of Company (LRQA) and with those of Clients, as applicable
  • Ensuring the promotion of awareness of customer requirements in relation to HSE to appropriate stakeholders
  • Produce HSE performance reports as required
  • Liaise with clients, suppliers/subcontractors for the transmission of HSE information and advice, where appropriate, to ensure that they are made aware of the PD&MS Group policy towards HSE
  • Delivery of comprehensive Company HSE Inductions, ensuring induction is valid and up to date with Client information and Industry standards
  • Responsible for assisting with maintenance of internal and external audit programmes and for issue, control and close out of NCRs
  • Offshore mobilisation work when required to support HSE function
  • Assist with HSE data for Management Review Meetings
  • Responsible for ensuring the maintenance of environmental, and health and safety records, including Company KPIs
  • Promote and monitor compliance to the Company Integrated Management System
  • Responsible for ensuring professional development is maintained and identified competency requirements are undertaken in a timely manner
What you bring
nebosh
irca auditor
qhse
iso 9001
ms office
risk management

PD&MS Group require a site based HSE Advisor to support the project management team (PMT) in all aspects of HSE. This position will be primarily based at Grangemouth with the occasional offshore site visit as and when required to support critical offshore operations. We are looking for an experienced individual to drive HSE excellence and build on a strong and lasting Safety Culture.

  • Demonstrable experience of Risk Management and Incident Investigation
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Membership, or working towards membership, of a role appropriate recognised professional body(preferred)
  • Adherence to the company integrated management system
  • Demonstrable experience of delivering a safe operation in the work environment
  • Exposure to QHSE Management Systems in line ISO/TS29001 and PED97/23/EC (preferred)
  • Demonstrable experience in developing and maintaining environmental, quality assurance and health and safety systems
  • Knowledge of QHSE Legislation, Codes and Standards
  • Educated to standard grade level or equivalent, with a pass in Maths & English
  • Demonstrable experience of training of others in HSE best practice
  • Understanding of contractual, commercial and cost issues
  • Adherence to the requirements of the best practice standards recommendations and processes in the undertaking of duties, in particular, risk assessment and control, reliability and failure prevention necessary to ensure the safe design, provision and use of tools, equipment and systems
  • NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety or equivalent
  • Demonstrable experience in conducting Audits and Investigations
  • Internal Auditor (IRCA) Certificate to one of the recognised standards
  • Demonstrable experience of working within, and contributing towards, a certified Management System
  • Competent in the use of MS Office Applications
  • Experience in managing and developing others
  • Experience of QHSE Management Systems in line with ISO 9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001 or equivalent
  • Compliance with quality assurance, health and safety and environmental policies
Benefits
  • Go the extra mile
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
2002 founded
Year of establishment
The company was established in Aberdeen as a specialist brownfield engineering firm for the oil & gas industry.
£84m turnover
Annual revenue
The firm achieved a significant financial milestone with a turnover of £84 million in 2022.
2023 acquisition
Company acquisition
The company was acquired by RSK Group in July 2023, marking a strategic shift in ownership.
  • Over time it has expanded into a full EPCC provider, offering design, procurement, construction, commissioning and decommissioning services.
  • With operations spanning the North Sea, Azerbaijan and Brazil, the group delivers complex offshore and onshore projects.
  • Typical projects include platform upgrades, topside modifications, offshore wind O&M, and lifecycle support across drilling and production facilities.
  • PD&MS has diversified from oil & gas into renewables, leveraging its core strengths in brownfield and marine engineering.
  • It uses advanced design and planning software to reduce risk, ensure quality and drive efficiency in challenging environments.
Culture + Values
First time
Project Success Rate
Ensures exceptional results by delivering the right solution on the first attempt, emphasizing quality and reliability.
  • Go the extra mile – Our 'can do' mindset, creative thinking and professional pride ensures we give our clients what they need, when they want it.
  • Empower our people – We unlock the full potential of our people through empowerment, delivering exceptional results.
  • Never get complacent – We believe we are only as good as our last job and assess each project on its own merits.
  • Engage our partners – We build strong partnerships with our clients and supply chain to challenge industry norms and create win-win solutions.
  • Step up and deliver – We accept accountability and ownership and work with a sense of purpose to create a high-performance culture.
  • We are open – We encourage conversation, honest debate and constructive challenge; welcome new ideas, listen with an open mind and speak thoughtfully and honestly.
  • We do the right thing – We behave with honesty and integrity; show respect for colleagues, clients and community; always consider doing the right thing.
  • We are committed – We are dependable, hold ourselves to our commitments, learn from mistakes and drive continuous improvement.
  • We create value – We are passionate about learning how technology can help customers; embrace knowledge and creativity; put customers at the heart of everything.
  • We are a team – We collaborate with colleagues and clients, support development, understand shared goals and see success collectively.
Environment + Sustainability
50% Carbon Emissions
Carbon Reduction Achievement
The company achieved a 50% reduction in carbon emissions through ISO 14001:2015 certification and offsets the remaining emissions.
66 Solar Panels
Solar Energy Installation
Installed 66 solar panels at Isle of Man HQ in July 2022 to generate approximately 50% of the site's electricity.
42.8 MWh Generated
Solar Energy Production
Solar panels have generated 42.8 MWh of electricity to date, significantly contributing to energy sustainability.
16,793 kg COâ‚‚ Saved
Carbon Footprint Reduction
Solar energy use has prevented the release of 16,793 kg of COâ‚‚, equivalent to planting 500 trees.
  • Measuring emissions and actively reducing overall carbon production while offsetting the remainder.
  • Member of UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man and Sustainable Mann-certified via seven specialist workshops including innovation, biodiversity, waste, circular economy, and climate & energy.
  • Initiatives include a tree-planting carbon credit project, a Treekly step challenge planting over 400 trees, and partnerships with Manx BirdLife and Recycle Collect for waste management.
  • Net zero target achieved well ahead of the 2050 deadline, currently developing a detailed Net Zero roadmap.
  • Internal actions include reduced air travel, increased homeworking, improved waste recycling, carbon offsetting, and roof replacement with integrated solar panels.
  • Acquired COâ‚‚-reduction consultancy Synergie Environ Ltd in May 2021 to support client decarbonisation and deliver external decarbonisation engineering services.
  • Led decarbonisation projects for clients, such as emissions baseline and reduction plans for Well-Safe Solutions, and renewable energy engineering works including wind, solar, CCS, and hydrogen projects.
Inclusion & Diversity
20 Weeks
Disability Internship Duration
Provided a disabled-student intern with a meaningful 20-week project, demonstrating commitment to inclusive opportunities.
  • Signed Scottish Government’s Empowering Women to Lead Digital Transformation programme (2021, 2022).
  • Supported LoveTech gender‑equality in tech initiative.
  • Living Wage accredited supplier; ensures minimum Living Wage across supply chain.
  • Modern Slavery zero‑tolerance policy with supply‑chain safeguards.
  • Accessibility advocacy in UX design; hosted accessibility workshops; placed a disabled‑student intern.
  • Mental Health at Work Commitment signed (Jan 2025); staff access to Headspace, wellbeing talks, trained Mental Health First Aiders.
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