Project Health Safety Environment Manager

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Project Manager (Safety Compliance) for an initial 12 month contract with potential to extend on a rate of £500/day (Inside IR35). This role will be hybrid working.

Managing strategic initiative designed to deliver an integrated and cohesive approach to safety and compliance across the organisation. It aims to align asset management, health, safety, and physical security, ensuring statutory obligations are met and preparing for legislative requirements. The programme involves implementing governance systems, prioritising compliance areas, and enhancing staff competence through targeted training.

Responsibilities:

- Overseeing governance systems and compliance frameworks requires direct interaction with senior stakeholders.

- Conflict resolution and negotiation often involve balancing competing priorities among senior leaders.

- Successful programme delivery depends on the PM’s ability to secure buy-in, resolve escalations, and maintain alignment with strategic goals.

Essential Skills:

- Demonstrated experience managing Health & Safety and Compliance projects.

- Strong knowledge of public sector procurement and contract management.

- Skilled in conflict resolution and negotiation.

- Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and governance structures.

-Able to demonstrate previous success in managing senior stakeholders, driving programme momentum, and ensuring that milestones are met

Desirable Skills:

- Experience in implementing compliance monitoring dashboards and audit tracking systems.

- Familiarity with prioritisation methodologies for compliance risk management.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.