HSE Engineer, Renewable Energy Projects (UK)

Fuse Energy, LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with equity

Biannual bonus scheme

Fully expensed tech

Private health insurance

Breakfast and dinner allowance

Job summary

Fuse Energy is seeking an HSE Engineer to oversee health, safety and environmental performance across the UK utility-scale renewable portfolio from development through early operations.

You will develop policies, support site teams and EPC contractors, ensure compliance with UK legislation, CDM Regulations, and drive continuous safety improvements. The role reports to the Head of Projects and offers fully expensed tech, private health insurance, and a biannual bonus.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in HSE roles within construction, energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong experience in utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, wind, or large infrastructure projects.
• NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) essential.
• Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Experience managing HSE across multiple construction sites or projects.
• Knowledge of ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) advantageous.
• Experience conducting audits, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of EPC environments and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of HSE across the company’s construction and operational portfolio, helping ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly and to the required environmental standards.
• Support the development and implementation of HSE policies, procedures and management systems across projects.
• Promote a strong safety culture across internal teams, sites, EPC contractors and subcontractors.
• Provide day-to-day HSE support and guidance to project managers, site teams and contractors.
• Monitor compliance with UK legislation, CDM Regulations, HSE requirements and company standards.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety reviews, identifying risks and tracking corrective actions.
• Review RAMS, risk assessments, and method statements and other HSE documentation.
• Support the investigation of incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, ensuring actions are recorded and followed through.
• Monitor HSE performance and contribute to the development of project and portfolio-level KPIs.
• Support environmental compliance across construction and operational sites, including monitoring environmental risks and incidents.
• Assist with contractor mobilisation, onboarding and ongoing HSE performance monitoring.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, incidents, training and other HSE activities.
• Support internal, external, regulatory and lender audits where required.
• Assist with the delivery of site inductions, toolbox talks, HSE training and safety awareness programmes.
• Share lessons learned and support the implementation of improvements across projects.
• Help identify opportunities to improve HSE processes, reduce risk and maintain consistent standards across the portfolio.

Skills

HSE experience

Renewable energy projects

NEBOSH qualification

UK HSE regulation

Multiple sites management

ISO standards

Audits & risk assessments

EPC contractor management

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Fuse Energy is seeking an HSE Engineer to oversee health, safety and environmental performance across the UK utility-scale renewable portfolio from development through early operations.

You will develop policies, support site teams and EPC contractors, ensure compliance with UK legislation, CDM Regulations, and drive continuous safety improvements. The role reports to the Head of Projects and offers fully expensed tech, private health insurance, and a biannual bonus.