HSE Expert

TRS Staffing Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in Offshore Wind in the UK is seeking an experienced HSE Expert to support their offshore wind farm projects. You will ensure compliance with HSE regulations, monitor safe working practices, and prepare HSE reports. The ideal candidate has over 4 years in onshore construction HSE management with NEBOSH qualifications. This role offers a daily rate of £550 to £575 outside IR35.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of demonstrable experience in onshore construction HSE management.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and UK HSE legislation.
• Effective communication, influencing, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Client in complying with CDM Regulation 4.
• Monitor Principal Contractor activities for effective HSE implementation.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits focusing on key risk areas.

Skills

HSE management experience

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Reporting skills

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH)

Job description

HSE Expert - Norfolk

Job details

An opportunity to work for a Leader in Offshore Wind, on one of their newest offshore wind farm projects in the UK.

The right candidate will be a HSE Expert, having previous experience in renewable energy on the onshore substation and cable installation scopes.

Daily rate is £550 to £575 per day outside IR35.

Brief Description

You will be supporting the Client HSE team in fulfilling its duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, ensuring that the appointed Principal Contractors deliver works safely, without harm to people or the environment.

You will act as the Client’s representative on site, monitoring and influencing safe working practices throughout the construction of the onshore converter station and onshore cable route sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Client in demonstrating compliance with CDM Regulation 4 (Client Duties).
• Monitor Principal Contractor activities to ensure effective implementation of the Construction Phase Plan and relevant HSE arrangements.
• Verify that the Principal Contractor are discharging their duties appropriately.
• HSE Assurance and Monitoring
• Conduct regular site inspections, HSE tours, and audits focusing on key risk areas (e.g. electrical safety, excavations, lifting, temporary works, and interface management).
• Identify unsafe acts/conditions and follow up with responsible duty holders to ensure timely closeout.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, Client HSE standards, and relevant ISO 45001 requirements.
• Reporting and Communication
• Prepare concise weekly HSE reports for the Client summarising performance, trends, and key risks.
• Participate in package meetings with Client team and associated Principal Contractors, raising HSE concerns and promoting proactive management of risk.
• Leadership and Culture
• Promote a strong “We Care” Culture across the project team and contractors.
• Champion proactive reporting (observations, near misses, and good practices).
• Encourage workforce engagement and wellbeing initiatives aligned with Client values.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 H&S qualification)
• Member of IOSH (TechIOSH)
• 4+ years Demonstrable experience in onshore construction HSE management
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015, UK HSE legislation, and environmental requirements.
• Experience auditing and monitoring Principal Contractors under CDM.
• Effective communication, influencing, and reporting skills.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with offshore wind projects ideally within onshore cable installation, or substation projects inc. national grid
• NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 H&S qualification) Desirable
• Member of IOSH (CertIOSH or CMIOSH)
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification
• Root cause analysis training (Taproot, Tripod, Kelvin Topset etc)
• GWO Training in case of future deployment offshore (or willing to undertake at later date if required)

To be considered for this job you must have the right to work in UK, be available to start in January 2025 and proven previous experience in a similar role.

Apply now for more details.