Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager - UK

Matrix Renewables; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in London is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to ensure compliance with UK regulations across its projects. This role involves developing HSE management systems, leading risk assessments, and promoting a positive safety culture. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in HSE management, particularly with large-scale renewable projects. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across teams are essential for this fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Health & Safety, ideally in renewable energy.
• Proven track record managing HSE on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve HSE management systems per UK legislation.
• Provide strategic HSE support to project teams.
• Manage incident investigations and share lessons learned.
• Conduct site inspections and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Assessment

Health & Safety Compliance

Environmental Management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Relevant degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

Location: United Kingdom - London (travel to project sites along the UK required)

Overview

Matrix Renewables is a renewable energy platform that was founded by global asset manager TPG through its impact investing platform in 2020. Headquartered in Madrid, Matrix Renewables focuses on developing, constructing and being long-term owners of renewable energy assets. Matrix Renewables’ portfolio includes 15.7 GW (operational, under construction, ready to build, under development) of renewable energy projects and storage across North America, Europe and Latin America. TPG impact-investing platform is a $27 billion platform focused on investing in and supporting the growth of world-class businesses that deliver positive and measurable social and environmental impact globally.

TPG is a leading global alternative asset investment firm with offices worldwide. TPG’s investment platforms span a wide range of asset classes, including private equity, growth equity, impact investing, infrastructure, growth venture, real estate, secondaries, and public equity.

The Role

At Matrix Renewables we are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to join our growing team. The HSE Manager will ensure that all activities across our renewable projects, particularly large-scale battery energy storage sites, are conducted in full compliance with UK health and safety (CDM), and environmental regulations, as well as the company’s internal standards. The position requires a proactive leader with strong technical expertise, extensive field experience, and the ability to foster a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across multidisciplinary teams and contractors. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to be involved in the full setup of a company, work in an international, fast-paced environment, and contribute to the renewable energy sector.

Key activities and responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company’s HSE management systems in line with UK legislation (CDM) and ISO standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Provide strategic HSE leadership and support to project development, construction, and operational teams.
• Lead risk assessments and ensure effective control measures are implemented.
• Oversee contractor HSE performance and ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and client requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and audits, reporting findings and driving continuous improvement.
• Manage incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring lessons learned are shared across the organisation.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, local stakeholders, and other external bodies as required.
• Coordinate environmental assessments, waste management plans, and biodiversity protection measures.
• Support ESG and sustainability reporting with accurate environmental data and performance metrics.
• Promote a positive HSE culture through training, engagement, and leadership by example.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Health & Safety, ideally within renewable energy, utilities, or construction sectors.
• Proven track record managing HSE on large-scale infrastructure or energy projects, preferably including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar PV, or wind.
• Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Experience in environmental management and compliance with UK environmental permitting and reporting requirements.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification (Chartered status with IOSH desirable).
• Relevant degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Health & Safety, or related field.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to influence across all levels of the organisation.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the UK, including Scotland.

If you are interested in applying, please send a cover email and CV in English to: [e-mail]

Other information

Matrix is committed to a fulfilling, inclusive and non-discriminatory working environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and are given opportunities to develop their careers and contribute to both the Company’s and their own success. The company advocates for equal opportunity and does not discriminate on gender, marital status, religion, age, color, race, sexual orientation, nationality, or disability. Matrix Renewables (Spain), S.L. informs applicants that their personal data provided during the selection process will be processed as part of evaluating candidacy. Applicants may exercise rights under data protection regulations by contacting [e-mail].