Interim HSE Manager

TwoScore - HSEQ Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

TwoScore - HSEQ Recruitment seeks an Interim HSE Manager for a major data center project in London. This site-based role requires strong technical knowledge of M&E and electrical works and hands-on leadership to own HSE performance on a complex, fast-paced programme. You will lead the site team, work with Project Directors and subcontractors, and ensure high HSE standards are maintained throughout the project. This is a London onsite position with daily oversight and proactive safety management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HSE Manager or Project HSE Lead on major construction projects.
• Data center, electrical or M&E project experience is essential.
• Strong leadership to influence project teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE activity across the project and provide day-to-day leadership to the site team.
• Drive strong HSE performance with Project Directors, Project Managers and operational teams.
• Provide guidance around complex M&E and electrical activities.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Review RAMS and support management of high-risk activities.
• Lead and support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Engage with subcontractors to maintain expected HSE standards.

Skills

HSE leadership

Project leadership

Audits & inspections

RAMS review

Incident investigations

Subcontractor engagement

M&E & electrical knowledge

Job description

Interim HSE Manager

Location: London - 5 days per week onsite

Rate: Up to £600 per day (outside IR35)

We’re supporting a leading MEP contractor looking to appoint an experienced Interim HSE Manager for a major data center project in London.

This is a site-based leadership role requiring someone with a strong technical understanding of M&E and electrical works who can take ownership of HSE performance across a complex, fast-paced project. The successful candidate will provide visible HSE leadership, work closely with the project delivery team and subcontractors, and ensure high standards are maintained throughout the programme.

The Key Responsibilities of the Interim HSE Manager:

• Lead HSE activity across the project and provide day-to-day leadership to the site team.
• Work closely with Project Directors, Project Managers and operational teams to drive strong HSE performance.
• Provide guidance and support around complex M&E and electrical activities.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Review RAMS and support the management of high-risk activities.
• Lead and support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Engage with subcontractors to ensure expected HSE standards are understood and maintained.

The Interim HSE Manager will have:

• Proven experience operating as an HSE Manager or Project HSE Lead on major construction projects.
• Data center, electrical or M&E project experience is essential.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence project teams and subcontractors.
• Experience managing HSE within technically complex, high-risk environments.
• Ability to work onsite in London five days per week.