Head of HSE HS2

VVB Engineering; Acton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VVB Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior HSE Leader to drive health, safety and environmental performance across our HS2 projects in the UK. You will lead the HSE team, shape strategy, and ensure compliance with IMS, ISO standards and governance requirements.

You will act as the HS2 focal point, work with the Leadership Team, and develop training programs while promoting a culture of safety and sustainability across multiple schemes.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and/or NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• CMIOSH membership preferred.
• SMSTS
• CSCS or ECS card
• Accident investigation training
• Held a senior SHEQ role for a substantial period and managed a team working closely with a delivery function
• Experience of working in the Infrastructure environment across multiple schemes
• Has a contracting background
• Strong working experience operating at a strategic level
• Has developed and implemented key programmes in the areas of Environment, Quality and Sustainability.
• Management systems experience e.g. ISO standards

Responsibilities

• Provide health, safety and environmental leadership at each project lifecycle stage: Tender, Design, Construction, T&C and Handover.
• Be the HSE Focal point for all HS2 related customers.
• Create an ethos of collaboration and shared purpose, safety-first, environmental protection.
• Lead and develop the VVB HS2 HSE Teams.
• Develop, Implement and measure the VVB HS2 Safety, Health and Environment strategy.
• Lead on all strategic and operational HSE matters across the VVB’s HS2 portfolio.
• Interact with the HS2 Leadership team to produce updates and reports highlighting trends.
• Oversee and develop HS2 IMS, H&S database and HSE software packages.
• Manage and develop the HS2 HSE team for inspections, audits and legislative changes.
• Ensure governance training for compliance is established.
• Collaborate with Work Winning and Tender teams on HS2 opportunities.
• Maintain licenses and ISO compliance; ensure the IMS is current.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

HSE management

Accident investigation

Contracting background

Infrastructure experience

Education

Relevant degree

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

CMIOSH membership preferred

Tools

HSE software packages

IMS management system

ISO standards knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide health, safety and environmental leadership, advice and support at each project lifecycle stage I.e. Tender, Design, Construction, T&C and Handover
• Be the HSE Focal point for all of our HS2 related customers
• Create an ethos of collaboration and shared purpose across all our HS2 activities ensuring that we embrace a safety-first approach, safeguard health and protect the environment in all we do.
• Take a proactive role in the Safety and Project Support Services Leadership Team for VVB.
• Recruit, Lead and develop the VVB HS2 HSE Teams.
• Develop, Implement and measure the VVB HS2 Safety, Health and Environment strategy.

Other Responsibilities

• Lead on all strategic and operational HSE matters across the VVB’s HS2 portfolio.
• Regular interaction with the HS2 Leadership team to produce regular updates and reports highlighting trends and variances
• Oversee and strategically develop HS2 specific IMS, H&S database and associated HSE software packages.
• Manage and develop the HS2 HSE team to ensure that the full range of their duties and responsibilities in relation to inspections, audits and changes in legislation are adhered to
• Ensure that an adequate programme of HSE related training for governance and compliance is established.
• Work closely with the Work Winning and Tender teams to explore and contribute to future HS2 work opportunities.
• Has overall responsibility to maintain and renew essential HS2 connected operational licenses, including ISO compliance and ensure that the IMS is current and fit for purpose
• Responsible for driving HSE objectives & targets across HS2 projects
• Represent the Company on relevant HS2 or HS2 connected industry panels

Requirements

• Relevant degree and/or NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Relevant professional membership (CMIOSH preferred)
• SMSTS
• CSCS or ECS card
• Accident investigation training
• Held a senior SHEQ role for a substantial period of time and managed a team working closely with a delivery function
• Experience of working in the Infrastructure environment across multiple schemes
• Has a contracting background
• Strong working experience operating at a strategic level
• Has developed and implemented key programmes in the areas of Environment, Quality and Sustainability.
• Management systems experience e.g. ISO standards