Projects HSE Manager

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in wind energy is seeking a Projects HSE Manager to oversee HSE compliance during wind turbine installation projects across Great Britain. The role demands extensive experience in HSE, particularly in the wind or construction sectors, coupled with an ability to lead incident investigations and ensure legal compliance.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle to work Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive HSE experience in the onshore wind or construction sector.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Experience leading incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Support safe planning of onshore wind installation projects.
• Monitor compliance with CDM Regulations.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

HSE experience

Communication

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

TOPSET certification

Job description

Job Description

Astute's Renewables team is proud to be working in partnership with a global leader in wind energy technology and innovation. With a long-standing presence in the UK and over 25 years of experience worldwide, our client designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains cutting-edge onshore wind turbine systems.

We are recruiting for a Projects HSE Manager to support the safe delivery of wind turbine installation and construction projects across Great Britain—from initial tender through to service handover.

If you're currently operating at a senior level within HSE in the onshore wind or construction sector, and you're ready to take on a pivotal role in one of the world's leading wind energy companies, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities and duties

• Support the safe planning and delivery of onshore wind installation projects, ensuring HSE readiness across all project phases.
• Monitor compliance with CDM Regulations and engage with Principal Contractors to ensure alignment.
• Manage and implement the HSE Assurance Plan, including audits, inspections, and contractor assessments.
• Oversee the development of project-specific HSE documentation and identify and mitigate project risks.
• Act as the focal point for external Health & Safety Officers (HSOs), including induction, alignment, and performance monitoring.
• Lead or support incident investigations and inspections, ensuring corrective actions are taken.
• Support project tendering, contract review, and technical working groups to ensure legal HSE compliance.
• Deliver internal and external HSE training, communications, and campaign support.
• Maintain HSE reporting, including KPIs, legal registers, and compliance updates.

Professional qualifications

• Extensive HSE experience in the onshore wind or construction sector, supporting multiple projects.
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent).
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of CDM Regulations.
• Experience leading incident investigations; TOPSET certification desirable.
• Internal and external audit experience (qualifications preferred).
• GWO and RUK Medical certifications and the ability to climb turbines.
• Willingness to travel across GB and occasionally to Europe.

Personal skills

• A confident communicator and strong collaborator across all levels of a business.
• Structured, methodical, and detail-oriented.
• Able to manage time and workload independently, with excellent organisational skills.
• Capable of identifying issues and proactively implementing solutions.
• Professional, discreet, and able to maintain strict confidentiality.

Salary and benefits

• Salary Circa £60,000
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme

Astute People is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, age, religion, creed, or disability and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Confident Employer initiative.

We endeavour to get back to everyone; however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.