HSE Manager Decommissioning & CDM

RWE Gruppe; Burton Green; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an experienced HSE Manager for offshore projects in the UK. This role involves overseeing health, safety, and environmental activities during decommissioning, ensuring compliance with regulations, and aligning HSE strategies with project operations. Ideal candidates will have expertise in CDM 2015 and strong consultancy skills. This opportunity supports RWE's commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in Health, Safety & Environment management.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HSE activities during decommissioning.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Produce and review HSE-related documents.

Skills

HSE consultancy

CDM compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Health, Safety & Environment

This role provides a critical opportunity to oversee Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) activities during the preparation and implementation of our decommissioning activities in Offshore Wind, while acting as the central subject matter expert for all CDM 2015-related topics across Offshore Wind projects in development, construction, and decommissioning phases.

The HSE Manager - Offshore Projects (Decommissioning & CDM) operates as an independent HSE expert, promoting cultural engagement and contractor collaboration, while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, implementation of robust risk management practices, and alignment with RWE's strategic goals.

This role upholds RWE's commitment to sustainability, safety innovation, and operational excellence by effectively aligning HSE systems and strategy with day-to-day project operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating risks across all operational levels.

• Fulfill the role of Project HSE Manager within active decommissioning project(s) through concept, development, execution and completion phases.
• Provide professional HSE consultancy to decommissioning project teams, ensuring compliance with standards, regulations, and internal guidelines.
• Produce, review, and update HSE-related documents for future decommissioning projects, including risk assessments, safety and environmental management plans.
• Support the development and implementation of the WeCare HSE Management Systems tailored to decommissioning activities.
• Employ stakeholder mapping and communication strategies for transparency and collaboration with internal and external parties.
• Act as the central subject matter expert for all CDM 2015 (Construction Design and Management Regulations) related matters within Offshore Wind projects.
• Serve as the primary advisor on CDM compliance topics across development, construction, and decommissioning projects, ensuring consistency and alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance to Project Directors and Project HSE Managers on CDM roles, responsibilities, and implementation strategies, enabling legally compliant and safe project execution.
• Serve as the central point of contact for the UK Construction Organisation on all UK-specific compliance requirements, ensuring alignment with corporate governance, legal obligations, and project delivery standards.

Location: Swindon, London or Coventry or any UK Offshore Site Office

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Ad code 91010, application period: 17/11/2025.

Any questions? Contact HR: Marie Bennell,

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