Senior HSE Lead – High-Voltage Infra

Laing O'Rourke; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke, a leading international engineering and construction company, is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to champion health and safety across complex, high-voltage energy infrastructure projects in the UK. You will advise and coach project teams, drive continuous improvement, and influence leadership to embed inclusive safety practices and a strong wellbeing culture.

Based at Kiln Lane, Suffolk, you will provide local guidance to managers and staff, ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification and membership of a relevant professional body is required.
• Strong technical knowledge in occupational health, environmental, and safety risk management.
• Exceptional coaching, influencing, and communications skills.
• Positive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire health, safety, and environment excellence across the projects.
• Coach and mentor operational teams to embed inclusive safety practices.
• Challenge the status quo – move away from bureaucracy toward meaningful engagement.
• Drive innovation and adopt cutting-edge safety solutions.
• Influence leadership and act as a trusted advisor for compliance and cultural change.

Skills

Coaching skills

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Level 4 qualification

Professional body membership

Job description

Laing O'Rourke, a leading international engineering and construction company, is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to champion health and safety across complex, high-voltage energy infrastructure projects in the UK. You will advise and coach project teams, drive continuous improvement, and influence leadership to embed inclusive safety practices and a strong wellbeing culture.

Based at Kiln Lane, Suffolk, you will provide local guidance to managers and staff, ensuring compliance with