HSE Director - Birmingham / Midlands, UK

ERSG Ltd; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ERSG Ltd in the United Kingdom is recruiting a senior HSE leader to develop and drive the UK HSE strategy across projects, sites and regions, translating business objectives into clear priorities and improvement plans.

You will provide strategic advice to the executive team on HSE performance, regulatory compliance and governance, oversee management systems and audits, and lead a growing team of HSE professionals to raise safety standards.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent required.
• Chartered IOSH status preferred.
• Experience in renewable energy, power, major construction, or high-risk industries.
• Proven leadership of HSE teams and governance.
• In-depth knowledge of UK HSE legislation and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the UK HSE strategy across projects, sites and regions.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on HSE performance and governance.
• Oversee HSE management systems, assurance programmes, audits and reporting.
• Lead, develop and support HSE managers and teams.
• Drive improvements in safety culture and contractor management.
• Oversee incident investigations with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with project directors, clients and external stakeholders to raise standards.
• Monitor legislation changes and emerging risks to ensure timely response.

Skills

HSE leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Incident investigation

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Chartered IOSH

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the UK HSE strategy, translating business objectives into clear priorities, standards and improvement plans.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on HSE performance, regulatory compliance, operational risk and governance.
• Oversee HSE management systems, assurance programmes, audits and performance reporting across the UK.
• Lead, develop and support HSE managers and wider teams, establishing clear expectations and promoting accountability.
• Drive improvements in safety culture, leadership engagement, contractor management and risk control.
• Oversee significant incident investigations, ensuring appropriate root-cause analysis, corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Work with project directors, operational leaders, clients, contractors and relevant external stakeholders to maintain and improve HSE standards.
• Monitor changes in legislation, industry guidance and emerging risks, ensuring the business responds appropriately.
• Use performance data and assurance findings to identify trends, address weaknesses and support continuous improvement.

Experience and qualifications

• Significant senior HSE leadership experience within renewable energy, power, major construction, civil engineering, utilities or a related high-risk industry.
• Experience developing and implementing HSE strategy across multiple projects, sites, regions or business units.
• Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation, risk management, contractor assurance and management systems.
• Experience leading and developing HSE teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience improving HSE performance through effective leadership, governance and engagement.
• NEBOSH Diploma or an equivalent
• Chartered IOSH status

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit