HSE Manager

First Recruitment Group; Warrenby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Field HSE Lead to manage a four-person HSE Officers team on a major energy project in Redcar. You will report to the Project HSE Manager and ensure health, safety and environmental performance across site activities.

You will implement HSE management systems, lead risk assessments and investigations, and liaise with clients, subcontractors and regulators to maintain compliance with UK legislation including CDM.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HSE leadership or management role on major projects.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent required.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain HSE management systems on site, including subcontractors, per client, IOGP and ISO standards.
• Act as the primary HSE focal point for site operations and management of HSE matters.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Lead, develop and manage the Field HSE team.
• Provide HSE guidance and support to project and site management.
• Coordinate with Environmental Management on site.
• Lead accident and incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Establish HSE monitoring, inspections and audits.
• Lead risk management: HAZOPs/HAZIDs, risk assessments, hazard management.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and regulatory authorities.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans.

Skills

HSE leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Team management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Job description

Job Title: Field HSE Lead

Location: Redcar

Contract: 15 Months outside IR35

Requirements: 5 days onsite, Mon-Fri, 10 hour days

Purpose of the Position

As the Field HSE Lead, you will manage a team of four HSE Officers and report directly to the Project HSE Manager. You will play a key role in supporting our clients Carbon Capture Project, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental performance are maintained across all site activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain HSE management systems across the site, including subcontractors, in accordance with Client, IOGP, and ISO standards.
• Act as the primary HSE focal point for site operations, ensuring effective management of all HSE-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Lead, develop, and manage the Field HSE team.
• Provide HSE guidance, support, and advice to project and site management teams.
• Interface closely with and support the onsite Environmental Management team.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented.
• Establish and implement HSE monitoring, inspection, and audit programmes.
• Lead risk management activities, including HAZOPs, HAZIDs, Risk Assessments, and Hazard & Effects Management Processes.
• Liaise with Clients, Subcontractors, and Regulatory Authorities on HSE matters.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans for identified risks and potential incidents.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Proven experience in an HSE leadership or management role, ideally within major energy, oil & gas, construction, or industrial projects, with exposure to international operator standards.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation, including CDM Regulations and industry best practices.
• Education: NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent qualification).
• Certification: ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate HSE teams in a project environment.
• Communication: Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of an organisation.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.