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QHSE Auditor & Technical Competence Manager
Field – Highlands
SHEQ
Full time
Permanent
Who we are
At HBNL, our mission is to bridge the digital divide by providing future-proofed, ultra-fast fibre broadband to underserved, rural communities across Scotland.
The role at a glance
To provide independent QHSE assurance through planned audits and inspections, while also leading the development and implementation of a structured, consistent training and competence framework for fibre engineers.
The role ensures engineers are onboarded, trained, and assessed against a defined pathway that promotes safe working, technical competence, regulatory compliance, and high‑quality right‑first‑time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
QHSE Assurance & Audit (Approx. 50%)
- Plan and deliver a programme of QHSE audits, inspections, and assurance activities aligned to business risk.
- Verify compliance with relevant legislation, standards, company procedures, and client requirements.
- Identify trends, root causes, and systemic issues arising from audits, incidents, and non‑conformances.
- Support operational teams with improvement actions, ensuring findings are closed out proportionately and effectively.
- Use audit intelligence to inform training priorities and competence development.
Engineering Training & Competence Management (Approx. 50%)
- Develop and maintain a defined, consistent onboarding and training pathway for fibre engineers.
- Own and maintain the engineering competence framework, including competency matrices and training needs analysis.
- Ensure engineers complete required externally accredited training with approved providers and that this integrates into internal competence pathways.
- Coordinate and deliver internal training activities such as inductions, refresher training, toolbox talks, and site‑based coaching.
- Verify ongoing competence through assessment, observation, and periodic reassessment.
- Promote consistent standards of safe working, quality, and right‑first‑time delivery across engineering teams.
Governance, Assurance & Reporting
- Link QHSE audit outcomes, incidents, and quality trends to targeted training interventions.
- Maintain accurate training and competence records to support compliance and assurance requirements.
- Report on engineering training and competence assurance to the Head of SHEQ, relevant operational managers and departmental leads.
- Support operational managers in understanding their role in developing and maintaining engineer competence and standards.
Knowledge & Experience
- Understanding of fibre engineering activities, construction risks, and quality standards essential.
- Practical experience of QHSE auditing within construction, utilities, or telecommunications environments desirable.
- Working knowledge of health & safety legislation, safe systems of work, and industry standards.
- Experience of developing or managing training and competence frameworks.
- Experience working in environments of growth and change.
Benefits
- 10% Discretionary Bonus
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- 32 Days Holiday
- Enhanced Employer Pension Contribution
Hours
35 hours per week
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Location: Scotland
Job Description:
QHSE Auditor & Technical Competence Manager
Field – Highlands
SHEQ
Full time
Permanent
Who we are
At HBNL, our mission is to bridge the digital divide by providing future-proofed, ultra-fast fibre broadband to underserved, rural communities across Scotland.
The role at a glance
To provide independent QHSE assurance through planned audits and inspections, while also leading the development and implementation of a structured, consistent training and competence framework for fibre engineers.
The role ensures engineers are onboarded, trained, and assessed against a defined pathway that promotes safe working, technical competence, regulatory compliance, and high‑quality right‑first‑time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
QHSE Assurance & Audit (Approx. 50%)
- Plan and deliver a programme of QHSE audits, inspections, and assurance activities aligned to business risk.
- Verify compliance with relevant legislation, standards, company procedures, and client requirements.
- Identify trends, root causes, and systemic issues arising from audits, incidents, and non‑conformances.
- Support operational teams with improvement actions, ensuring findings are closed out proportionately and effectively.
- Use audit intelligence to inform training priorities and competence development.
Engineering Training & Competence Management (Approx. 50%)
- Develop and maintain a defined, consistent onboarding and training pathway for fibre engineers.
- Own and maintain the engineering competence framework, including competency matrices and training needs analysis.
- Ensure engineers complete required externally accredited training with approved providers and that this integrates into internal competence pathways.
- Coordinate and deliver internal training activities such as inductions, refresher training, toolbox talks, and site‑based coaching.
- Verify ongoing competence through assessment, observation, and periodic reassessment.
- Promote consistent standards of safe working, quality, and right‑first‑time delivery across engineering teams.
Governance, Assurance & Reporting
- Link QHSE audit outcomes, incidents, and quality trends to targeted training interventions.
- Maintain accurate training and competence records to support compliance and assurance requirements.
- Report on engineering training and competence assurance to the Head of SHEQ, relevant operational managers and departmental leads.
- Support operational managers in understanding their role in developing and maintaining engineer competence and standards.
Knowledge & Experience
- Understanding of fibre engineering activities, construction risks, and quality standards essential.
- Practical experience of QHSE auditing within construction, utilities, or telecommunications environments desirable.
- Working knowledge of health & safety legislation, safe systems of work, and industry standards.
- Experience of developing or managing training and competence frameworks.
- Experience working in environments of growth and change.
Benefits
- 10% Discretionary Bonus
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- 32 Days Holiday
- Enhanced Employer Pension Contribution
Hours
35 hours per week
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Posted: May 13th, 2026