Location & Working Pattern
- Hybrid working with a combination of home working and attendance at a Central London office.
- Regular travel to project sites in North Wales will be required.
- Occasional additional travel may be necessary depending on project requirements.
Contract Details
- 12-month contract
- Outside IR35
- Competitive day rate
- Immediate or short-notice candidates preferred
We are seeking an experienced HSSE Lead to support the delivery of a major UK infrastructure and renewable energy project. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in promoting the highest standards of Health, Safety, Security and Environmental performance across a complex construction and development programme.
The successful candidate will provide HSSE leadership throughout project execution, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, industry best practice, and project-specific requirements. The role will involve close collaboration with project teams, contractors and stakeholders to drive a proactive safety culture and ensure effective risk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and guidance on all HSSE matters across the project.
- Promote a positive HSSE culture, ensuring safety remains a core project value.
- Support the development and implementation of HSSE strategies, procedures and management systems.
- Monitor contractor HSSE performance and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented.
- Conduct HSSE audits, inspections and site assessments.
- Review risk assessments, method statements and project documentation.
- Provide HSSE advice to project management and engineering teams.
- Support engagement with regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders.
- Analyse HSSE performance data and provide regular reporting to project leadership.
Requirements
- Significant experience in an HSSE leadership role within major infrastructure, construction, energy, utilities, offshore wind, or other large-scale industrial projects.
- Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Demonstrated experience managing contractor HSSE performance.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Proven ability to influence and drive a positive safety culture.
- Experience supporting projects through construction and delivery phases.
- NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6, or equivalent HSSE qualification preferred.
- Professional membership (IOSH, IEMA or equivalent) advantageous.
This opportunity offers the chance to make a significant contribution to a nationally important energy infrastructure project while working as part of an experienced and collaborative project team.