Construction Safety Leader — Senior HSE Specialist

First Recruitment Group; Padeswood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is recruiting a Senior HSE Specialist to provide expert health, safety and environmental guidance on a major construction project at Padeswood. The role involves ensuring compliance with legislation, client requirements and management systems, while acting as a trusted advisor to project teams, contractors and stakeholders.

You will lead HSE initiatives, monitor performance, support incident investigations and deliver HSE data to project leadership.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or higher.
• Experience in HSE role within heavy construction.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the HSE management system on site.
• Monitor contractor and vendor HSE performance and address issues.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and legal requirements.
• Engage with workforce to identify safety concerns and drive improvements.
• Lead or support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Planning & organisation

Communication

Influence & motivation

Problem solving

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

IOSH membership or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Recruitment Group is recruiting a Senior HSE Specialist to provide expert health, safety and environmental guidance on a major construction project at Padeswood. The role involves ensuring compliance with legislation, client requirements and management systems, while acting as a trusted advisor to project teams, contractors and stakeholders.

You will lead HSE initiatives, monitor performance, support incident investigations and deliver HSE data to project leadership.