Senior HSE Manager

Shirley Parsons; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the energy sector is seeking an experienced European HSE Leader for a home-based role with targeted European travel. The successful candidate will elevate safety performance across international projects in the renewable energy sector. With over 10 years of HSE leadership experience and strong knowledge of ISO 45001, you will have an opportunity to shape safety culture in a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ HSE leadership across multi-site or complex project settings.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and integrated management systems.
• Ability to work independently in a home-based role.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a modernised HSE approach across European projects.
• Embedding strong critical-risk and SIF-prevention practices.
• Coaching site teams and contractors to strengthen risk awareness.

Skills

Power-sector experience

HSE leadership

Knowledge of ISO 45001

Cultural change expertise

Digital confidence

Job description

Job Title: European HSE Leader
Location: Remote
Permanent
Salary: Competitive

European HSE Leader – Power & Renewable Energy
Newly Created Role | Home-Based with Targeted European Travel

Shirley Parsons is retained with a rapidly expanding global leader in renewable energy and the wider power sector to appoint a tech‑savvy HSE Manager who will play a defining role in their global HSE transformation.

This unique position offers the rare opportunity to elevate safety culture and performance across an international portfolio spanning development, construction and operations. Operating remotely, you will visit key project sites at critical milestones to ensure alignment, engagement and consistent delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering a modernised HSE approach across European projects and operation
• Embedding strong critical‑risk and SIF‑prevention practices
• Ensuring consistent application of core HSE standards throughout development, construction and operations
• Promoting effective use of digital HSE tools, dashboards and mobile reporting platforms
• Enhancing collaboration between HSE, Engineering, Construction and regional team
• Coaching site teams and contractors to strengthen risk awareness and safe behaviours
• Supporting a proactive, learning‑focused safety culture across all locations

Preferred candidate

• Power‑sector experience is essential – renewables, utilities, grid, generation, or similar high‑risk environments
• 10+ years’ HSE leadership across multi‑site or complex project settings
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and integrated management systems
• A proven track record in cultural change, coaching, and contractor engagement
• Digitally confident and system‑literate, able to champion modern HSE technology and drive adoption
• Ability to work independently in a home‑based role, with purposeful travel across Europe

This is a unique opportunity to help an ambitious, mission‑driven organisation set new global benchmarks in safety performance as it accelerates the energy transition.

If you are motivated by impact, influence, and the chance to shape a safer future for the renewable energy sector, we would welcome a conversation.