This document provides a summary of Stephen McLaren's qualifications and experience. He has over 30 years of experience in fabrication, welding, and construction, including roles in shipbuilding and the oil industry. Currently, he works as the QHSE Manager for Mitie Tilley Roofing, where he is responsible for health and safety in the North of England and Scotland. He has a degree in Occupational Health and Safety and is a graduate member of IOSH working toward chartered status. In his spare time, he volunteers as the director of a local football club.

1. Stephen McLaren BSC
9 Pine Road
Lower Mountblow
Clydebank
G81 4NS
0141 585 0228
07946 680812
PERSONAL PROFILE
An experiencedandqualified QHSE Manager, Educated to degree level in Occupational Health and
Safety. With a background in the shipbuilding and oil industry, but currently working as QHSE
manager for roofing section of property management part of the Mitie Group, is involved in all
aspects of Health and Safety in relation to Fabrication, Welding and construction and a wealth of
knowledge relating to all parts of manufacturing and property management. A graduate IOSH
member, on road to chartered, who can communicate well with staff of all levels from senior
managementtoshopfloor.A personwhoiskeento learnandtakesresponsibility for their own and
others improvement.
KEY SKILLS
 Communication – Liaising with all levels of management and staff, able to communicate
clearly both verbally and written. Advising on ne safety legislation and company policy
 Management – Experienced in organising large events, including coordination of staff and
volunteers , able to lead, inspire and mentor co-workers
 Team Work – Experiencedatworkingwithinateamof multi-skilledpeople,abilityto enable
and support other team members to ensure smooth running of projects
 Health and Safety Knowledge – Extensive knowledge of H&S within a manufacturing
environment, specialising in Fabrication and Welding. Great Knowledge of legislation
entailed in roof work including CDM2015 awareness
 Fabrication/Welding – Experienced fabricator working on structural steelwork, welding in
workshopanderectingonsite,outfittingwarshipsforMOD Contracts.Worked on various oil
construction yards.
CAREER HISTORY
Mitie Tilley Roofing (Part of MPM of the Mitie Group)
QHSE Manager for North of England and Scotland.
Responsible for the organisation, planning and delivery of QHSE in the North of England and
Scotland.Ensuringareadirectors and local managers carry out their safety obligations and advising
when necessary. Carry out audits on regular basis. Main responsibilities include:
 Accident and incident investigation
 Use of Airswebsoftware toanalyse trendsof accidents/incidents and storing audit findings
and any action.
 Working with managers/supervisors on Risk assessments Method statements and
Construction phase Plans
 Health and Safety audits to ensure Mitie sustains its ISO accreditations.
 Quality Assurance Audits – which are externally audited by Bureau Veritas.
 Mitie Procedure compliance audits and local spot audits

2.  Deliveron-site inductionSHEtrainingwhenpossible andrequired internally and arrange for
any external training for operators and managers
 Ensure all mitie procedures and local risk assessments are up-to-date and implemented.
BAE Systems 1997 – 2014
(SHE Advisor 2011 – 2014)
Based at any of the Scottish BAE sites, where they are constructing Type 45 Destroyers and QEC
Aircraft carrier. Part of the SHE team which develop and carry out audit programme. Helping the
companysustainLevel 5Securitymatrix byliaisingwithproduction managers to ensure all tasks are
compliant with the SHE processes.
Main responsibilities include:
 Accident and incident investigation
 Use of COSTAR software to analyse trends
 Support managers on High Risk Operations and advising on potential issues
 Working with managers on Risk assessments
 Health and Safety audits
 Quality Assurance Audits – which are externally audited by Lloyds (LRQA)
 Process confirmation audits and local spot audits
 Deliver on-site induction SHE training
 Ensure all process instructions and risk assessments are up-to-date and implemented
Trade Union Health and Safety rep 2008 – 2011
Ensuring safe working on site within the shipyard, for all trades, including Steelwork, Fabricators,
Electricians, Joiners, Maintenance work and painters
Fabricator/Shipwright 1997 – 2008
Working on all MOD contracts assisting with the manufacture of warships
U.I.E Various dates between 1981 – 1997
Fabricator
Employed as a fabricator on oil related construction
Kvaerner Govan Ltd Various dates between 1991 – 1996
Fabricator/Shipwright
Working as a fabricator/shipwright on the construction and fitting out ships in the Govan shipyard
Petrology Ltd Various dates between 1990 – 1991
Fabricator
Oil related construction at Ardesia and Greenock
Crawford Engineering, Berkshire Various dates between 1986 – 1989
Fabricator/Welder
Working on structural steel work, both fabricating/welding in the workshop and erecting on site.
Also doing shut down work in Mars Factory
Kelchest Engineering Jan 1988 – Nov 1988
Fabricator/ Welder
Working on structural steel work, both fabricating/welding in the workshop and erecting on site.
Also doing shut down work in Mars Factory
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Paisley University 2009 – 2012
BSC Degree in Occupational Health and Safety (Distinction)
Reid Kerr College 2006 – 2009

3. Diploma in Health and Safety
St Columba’s High School 1971 – 1975
4 x O Grades
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Directorof local ClydebankFootball Club,Dutiesinclude:
 Fundraisingandsecuringsponsorshipforclub
 Liaisingwithcouncil officials tonegotiate landownershiptosecure site fornew stadium
 Organisationof volunteerstoreadypitchandfacilitiesformatchday
 Liaise withpolice regardingsecurityformatchday
 Scoutingfornewplayers
 Corporate entertainmentforawayteamofficials
Alsoenjoyplayinggolf,runningandattendingExercise4Lessat Renfrew