HSE Manager Essex

Sgs United Kingdom Limited; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility-scale solar development company is seeking a full-time HSE Site Consultant for a project in Essex, starting in January 2026 and lasting until October. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations during the construction phase, managing safety plans, conducting training, and coordinating with contractors and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction safety and a strong understanding of health and safety legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience as HSE Consultant in construction.
• Understanding of local legislation and safety management systems.
• Ability to conduct health & safety training and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Assume the role of HSE Consultant during construction.
• Update and publicize the Health and Safety Plan.
• Coordinate training requirements for foreign workers.
• Chair meetings with stakeholders and project team.
• Conduct regular health & safety inspections.

Job description

Our Client, a German company specialized in leading utility‑scale solar development, is currently looking for a HSE Site Consultant with pre‑commencement works due to start in January 2026 with construction lasting from 15th February until around 15th October 2026.

The site is in Essex and presence is required full time.

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. Publicise and explain 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.
• Coordinate with the relevant stakeholders of the project, conduct health & safety walk‑downs, attend regular and any meetings with stakeholders, project team Principal (Client).
• Chair regular meetings with stakeholders, Project EPC Manager, Site Manager EPC, HSSE Regional 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.
• Work as part of the Client project team to ensure health & safety compliance is maintained on the project.
• Review and update of Client and EPC contractor's all other relevant plans (e.g. TMP)/ procedures of the Project to meet compliance with local law and HSE requirements for construction.