HSE Lead

United Infrastructure; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company is seeking a HSE Lead in the Tees Valley area to provide critical support on health, safety, security, and environmental matters for various electricity transmission and distribution projects across northern Scotland. The ideal candidate will have strong HSE experience and the ability to drive initiatives and conduct incident investigations. This position offers the chance to work on meaningful projects while promoting a commitment to HSSE and continual improvement.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

33 days annual leave

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Pension scheme and private medical cover

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Certificate in Health & Safety, Level 6 Diploma desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation.
• Experienced in developing management systems and investigation reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site HSSE support for projects across northern Scotland.
• Develop and roll out HSSE Management Plans.
• Lead incident investigations and generate corrective actions.

Skills

HSE Advisor experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong planning and organizational skills

Competent MS Office Suite user

Ability to develop training materials

Education

Level 4 Certificate in Health & Safety

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Job description

As a result of significant growth, United Infrastructure Transmission & Distribution is seeking a HSE Lead based in the Inverness region to provide support, assurance, and advice on all matters relating to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment on a permanent, staff basis. HSE experience within an Overhead Lines, Underground Cabling and Civils environment is preferable although not essential. In this role, you will be offering on-site HSSE support for multiple electricity Transmission and Distribution projects across northern Scotland. The HSE Lead is responsible for the provision of timely advice and guidance on matters pertaining to Health & Safety, Security, and Environment with respect to Legislation, Company Policy and Management System and Client requirements, thereby reducing risks to the business.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site HSSE support for multiple electricity Transmission and Distribution projects across northern Scotland.
• Support, carry out assurance activities and incident investigations.
• Roll out Company HSSE objectives, develop specific HSSE objectives for projects, and roll out HSSE campaigns and initiatives.
• Lead high potential (Level 1) incident investigations, provide support higher potential (Level 2) investigations and generate lessons learned and SMART corrective actions.
• Undertake visits to Project facilities and worksites and provide constructive reviews of the status.
• Develop and ensure the implementation of HSSE Management Plans.
• Provide regular performance reports to the Project Management team and T&D UK HSSE Manager.
• Undertake leading and lagging indicator analysis for the business and provide business-wide alerts.
• Provide an HSSE focal point for clients.
• Provide training and mentorship for new recruits into the HSSE team.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Certificate in Health & Safety (minimum) or Level 6 Diploma in Health & Safety or higher (desirable).
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor.
• Incident Investigation Training.
• Lead / Senior HSE Advisor with project and corporate experience in transmission and distribution, oil and gas or other related industry.
• Excellent working knowledge of UK legislation.
• Ability to develop and maintain management systems.
• Ability to undertake investigations and establish causal factors and root causes and then develop suitably detailed investigation reports including corrective/preventative actions.
• Ability to develop training and campaign materials.
• High level of communication skills (both written and spoken) and ability to use them effectively across all aspects of the business.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Competent MS Office suite user.
• Demonstrable commitment to company and client values.
• Commitment to HSSE and a passion for developing incident-free workplaces.
• Commitment to continual improvement.
• Effective communication and networking skills.
• Trustworthy and approachable.
• Well-developed influencing and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering hybrid and remote working where relevant.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across the business.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews.
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections, joining experts around the world shaping the standards of the profession.