HSE Manager Devon

SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED; Broadclyst; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar development firm in Broadclyst is seeking a full-time HSE Site Consultant to oversee health and safety during the construction phase. The role involves updating safety plans, delivering safety training, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in health and safety planning and contractor management, ensuring a safe working environment for the project team.

Qualifications

• Strong background in health and safety regulations, especially in construction.
• Experience with preparing health and safety plans for projects.
• Ability to coordinate training requirements for diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Assume the role of HSE Consultant during construction phases.
• Update and publicize the Health and Safety Plan to all parties involved.
• Prepare and deliver safety induction training for new workers.
• Coordinate training for workers coming from abroad.
• Conduct regular health and safety meetings and walkdowns.

Skills

Health and Safety Planning

Safety Management Systems

Training Coordination

Contractor Management

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Our Client, a German company specialized in leading utility-scale solar development, are currently looking for a HSE Site Consultant with commencement works in May 2026 near Exeter on site full time.

Below some of the responsibilities :

Assuming the role of the HSE Consultant in the construction phase, as provided for in national legislation – Assist the Client to Execute the role of PC in line with the Local Legislation.

The Health and Safety Plan details the Safety Management System / approach for the project. Update the HSE Plan as required. Publicizing and explaining the H&S Plan to all parties involved. Ensure that the parties (contractors / subcontractors) involved comply with the H&S plan.

Prepare an Overall Safety Induction Training for the Projects and deliver this to all new workers starting on the project.

Coordinate training requirements (according to Country specific legislation) for workers coming from abroad / Europe to complete the installation and other works.

Provide support and update for the Client's project team to complete mandatory trainings and qualifications by law (if required).

Consult with each contractor before commencement (pre‑commencement / Kick off meeting) and detail / agree what is required from them before commencement e.g., training records, safety documentation, method statements, risk assessments etc.

Agree set up of site e.g., site security, compound, welfare facilities etc.

Coordination with the relevant stakeholders of the project, conduct health & Safety walkdowns, attend regular and any meetings with stakeholders, project team Principal (Client).

Chair regular meetings with stakeholders, Project EPC Manager, Site Manager EPC, HSSERegional Manager, contractors, subcontractors, other parties that work on the project.

Complete regular inspections and duties on the performance of contractors on site.

Continue review of contractor documentation as and when required. Checking contractors’ and subcontractors’ (all levels) documents regarding the company in general, Risk Assessments and Method Statements, training status of employees, equipment / machinery for compliance and completeness and consult Construction Management regarding approval / rejection of site access.