HSE Manager in Bournemouth, Dorset

Energy Jobline CVL; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking an experienced HSE Manager for a hospital project in Bournemouth. The role involves ensuring Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance on-site for a £60m hospital construction, including implementing safety plans and conducting regular audits. Candidates must have relevant HSE qualifications and experience in construction. This is a site-based freelance role offering £250 - £300 per day for a duration of 9 months.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to influence safe behaviours.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience using safety management systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant HSE and Environmental legislation.
• Develop and monitor site-specific HSE plans and risk assessments.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure reporting of corrective actions.

Skills

Experience within construction

Strong communication skills

Ability to lead on-site HSE functions

Computer literacy

Education

Relevant HSE qualifications & CSCS

In-depth knowledge of UK HSE legislation

Job description

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We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

HSE Manager - Hospital Project - Bournemouth

£250 - £300 per day

Site-Based - Bournemouth

9 months duration- to commence asap

This leading Tier 1 main contractor has an immediate requirement for a freelance Health & Safety Manager to work on a £60m hospital project in Bournemouth, Dorset.

The project is a new 4 level hospital building , of modular construction, featuring 110 new beds and improved facilities.

As the site based HSE Manager you will take full ownership of Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance on a high-profile hospital construction project in Bournemouth . The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the site operates to the highest standards of safety and environmental management in line with UK legislation, company procedures, and industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant HSE and Environmental legislation, company policies, and project-specific requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor site-specific HSE plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety observations.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis with appropriate reporting and corrective actions.
• Liaise with project management, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies to drive a culture of continuous improvement in HSE performance.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, including training, permits, inspections, and environmental monitoring.
• Organise and deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions.
• Ensure environmental controls are in place and monitored (e.g., noise, dust, waste, spill response, pollution prevention).
• Provide regular HSE reports and updates to senior management and clients.
• Champion a positive safety culture across all levels of the site workforce.

Requirements

• Site-based HSE role, with experience within construction,
• Relevant HSE qualifications & CSCS
• In-depth knowledge of UK HSE legislation and ISO standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Proven ability to lead on-site HSE functions and influence safe behaviours.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with confidence to engage at all levels.
• Computer literate with experience using safety management systems and reporting tools.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience on Healthcare construction projects

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