HSE Senior Engineer

Manpower UK; Taunton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell is seeking an experienced HSE Senior Engineer to support the Agratas Somerset Gigafactory Project. You will provide visible leadership across installation, testing, commissioning and integration to ensure health, safety and environmental outcomes meet Honeywell standards.

Based in the Somerset region, you will drive safety culture, manage RAMS and permit-to-work, and collaborate with project teams and contractors to deliver a compliant, high-performance project through to handover.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in 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.
• RAMS preparation and management of permit-to-work systems.
• Good written and verbal English communication; ability to liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Must hold the right to work in the UK.

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; oversee permit-to-work systems.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, safety walks and behavioural observations.
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Manage contractor safety performance and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Promote safety culture via inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Collaborate with project, construction, electrical and mechanical teams to mitigate risks.
• Produce HSE reports, KPI updates and compliance documentation.
• Support safe commissioning, energisation and handover activities.

Skills

HSE experience

CDM regulations

Contractor management

RAMS preparation

Permit-to-work

UK health & safety law

English communication

Right to work in UK

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH Membership

Degree in HSE/Env Studies

Chartered status desirable

Job description

HSE Senior Engineer

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.

Essential Requirements

• 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
• Data centres
• 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.

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