Hse Senior Engineer

Manpower, Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell is seeking an experienced HSE Senior Engineer to lead health, safety and environmental activities for the Agratas Somerset Gigafactory project. You will ensure compliance with UK legislation and Honeywell standards across installation, testing, commissioning and integration phases, working with client stakeholders and subcontractors.

The role requires a proactive safety culture, RAMS development, permit-to-work management and strong communication in English.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent HSE qualification required.
• IOSH Membership preferred.
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Health & Safety or related field advantageous.
• Chartered status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE activities across installation, commissioning and integration works.
• Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation, CDM Regulations and Honeywell safety standards.
• Develop, review and maintain RAMS and permit-to-work systems.
• Conduct site inspections, safety walks and behavioural observations.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis; drive corrective actions.
• Manage contractor safety performance and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Promote safety engagement through inductions and toolbox talks.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify and mitigate risks.
• Produce HSE reports, KPI updates and compliance documentation.

Skills

HSE leadership

RAMS development

CDM Regulations

Contractor management

Safety inspections

UK safety knowledge

English communication

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

IOSH Membership

Degree in Health & Safety

Chartered status desirable

Job description

Rate: £30.77 - £35.90 per hour (DOE)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Contract: Initial 3-month contract with anticipated extensions throughout the project lifecycle (approximately 19 months), with potential for a permanent opportunity subject to business requirements.
Looking for someone based in the Somerset area, as the project is offsite from Bracknell.

Honeywell is seeking an experienced HSE Senior Engineer to support the delivery of the prestigious Agratas Somerset Gigafactory Project. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in one of the UK's largest advanced manufacturing developments, providing Health, Safety and Environmental leadership across installation, testing, commissioning and integration activities.

Due to the location of the project, applications are particularly welcomed from candidates based within the Somerset region and surrounding areas.

The Opportunity

As HSE Senior Engineer, you will provide visible leadership and expert guidance to ensure all project activities are delivered safely, compliantly and in accordance with Honeywell standards, customer requirements and UK legislation. You will work closely with project teams, subcontractors and client stakeholders, driving a proactive safety culture throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HSE activities across installation, commissioning and integration works.
• Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation, CDM Regulations and Honeywell safety standards.
• Develop, review and maintain Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Oversee permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, safety walks and behavioural observations.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage contractor safety performance and ensure compliance with approved procedures and project requirements.
• Promote workforce engagement through inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Collaborate with project, construction, electrical and mechanical teams to identify and mitigate risks.
• Produce HSE reports, KPI updates and project compliance documentation.
• Support safe commissioning, energisation and handover activities.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within Health, Safety and Environmental roles on major construction, industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Proven experience in contractor management and subcontractor oversight.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing RAMS and managing permit-to-work systems.
• Strong understanding of construction site safety, commissioning activities and risk management processes.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Must hold the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, or equivalent HSE qualification.
• IOSH Membership.
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Studies or a related discipline is advantageous.
• Chartered status is desirable.

Desirable Industry Experience

Experience gained within any of the following environments would be highly advantageous:

• Gigafactory and battery manufacturing projects
• Advanced manufacturing facilities
• Automotive
• Energy and utilities
• Semiconductor
• Pharmaceutical
• Smart buildings
• Large-scale infrastructure and construction projects

Why Join Honeywell?

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a flagship UK manufacturing project while working with a globally recognised engineering and technology leader. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance across a complex and fast-paced project environment.