HSE Director - Birmingham / Midlands, UK

ERSG Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ERSG Ltd is seeking a senior HSE leader to develop and drive the UK HSE strategy across multiple projects, sites and regions. You will translate objectives into clear priorities, standards and improvement plans while providing strategic guidance to the executive team.

You will oversee HSE management systems, audits and reporting, and lead HSE managers and teams to promote accountability and continuous improvement. Strong knowledge of UK legislation and incident investigations is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant senior HSE leadership experience in high-risk industries.
• Experience implementing HSE strategy across multiple projects/sites.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and risk management.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and Chartered IOSH status.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the UK HSE strategy translating objectives into 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 and develop 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 with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with project directors, leaders, clients and contractors to maintain and improve HSE standards.
• Monitor legislation changes and emerging risks, ensuring appropriate business response.
• Use data and assurance findings to identify trends and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Senior HSE leadership

UK HSE legislation

Stakeholder engagement

Governance and reporting

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Chartered IOSH

Job description

• 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 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.