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Professional Head of HSE

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd

Essex, London, Greater London

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GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Professional Head of HSE to oversee health, safety, and environmental standards in a major contractor's projects. The role requires strong leadership skills and extensive experience in HS&E management, particularly in the rail and construction sectors. Ideal candidates will hold CMIOSH qualifications and be adept at navigating high-risk construction environments.

Qualifications

  • Chartered H&S professional (CMIOSH) essential.
  • In-depth knowledge of Rail HS&E and ISO standards.
  • IIRCA certified internal auditor (HS&E) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead HS&E initiatives in rail and construction projects.
  • Conduct accident investigations and root cause analysis.
  • Deliver HS&E training to employees and subcontractors.

Skills

H&S Leadership
Communication
Team Leadership
Accident Investigation
Collaboration

Education

CMIOSH Chartered Health and Safety Professional
NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management

Job description

Professional Head of HSE
Home » Construction » Professional Head of HSE
Salary:
Location: London
Regions: Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Midlands, Oxfordshire, South East, South West, Surrey

Our client, a main contractor, are seeking an experienced Head of HSE.

The role will require regular attendance at the Swindon HQ (est. 2-3 days per week) plus regular travel to project sites and external bodies/clients for meetings in. Most of these will be in London for the foreseeable future. Ideally then, suitable candidates will live somewhere off the M4/M40 corridors.

Please note that CMIOSH is a strong deciding factor on consideration.

Essential:

  • Chartered H&S professional (CMIOSH)
  • In depth knowledge of Rail HS&E requirements.
  • Experienced leading HS&E within Rail construction environment
  • Experienced leading HS&E in major multi discipline construction projects
  • Experienced in accident / incident investigation and determine root causes
  • Thorough knowledge of H&S and Environmental statutory legislation and how to implement them
  • IIRCA certified internal auditor (HS&E)
  • Thorough knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
  • Able to work collaboratively with the HTUK teams, client and stakeholders / interested parties and supply chain.
  • Knowledge of the CDM regulation
  • Able to lead the HS&E teams in a challenging environment
  • Able to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Able to deliver HS&E training to employees and sub-contractor

Desirable:

  • NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management
  • IRCA certified lead auditor (HS&E)
  • Computer literate
  • Knowledge of the TfL QUENSH condition / requirements
  • Experienced in high risk construction environment e.g. nuclear / oil and gas
  • National certificate or equivalent in Fire Safety and Risk assessment
  • Experienced in RISQS auditing / management

Rail infrastructure continues to be a primary market for our client but they are tendering for major tunnelling (Silvertown, London Power Tunnels) and highways (A465 Heads of Valleys) projects.

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