Senior HSE Site Manager - Solar & BESS UK

Metlen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen Energy and Metals is seeking an HSE Site Manager to lead Health, Safety and Environmental activities on large solar PV and BESS projects across the United Kingdom. You will implement HSE management systems, oversee site compliance, conduct inspections and investigations, and ensure safe delivery of works in line with client requirements and project objectives.

The role requires NEBOSH General or Construction Certification, 3–5 years’ experience in construction HSE, and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate is mandatory.
• Minimum 3–5 years of health & safety experience in construction, civil, utilities, EPC or renewables.
• Solid understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation including CDM 2015.
• Experience managing subcontractor HSE performance on live sites.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, compliance monitoring and incident investigations.
• Competent First Aider (3-Day First Aid at Work with Defibrillator).
• NEBOSH Environmental and/or Fire Certificate is desirable.
• ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 internal or lead auditor qualifications are desirable.
• Risk assessment qualifications are desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of HSE management systems and project-specific requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, CDM 2015, procedures and client needs.
• Review PCI and ensure HSE requirements are applied through construction.
• Prepare risk and environmental assessments and HSE documentation.
• Review RAMS and approve Safe Systems of Work.
• Conduct HSE inspections, audits and safety observations.
• Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations with root cause analysis.
• Develop Site Environmental and Waste Management Plan and emergency plans.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and HSE briefings across sites.
• Coordinate HSE with subcontractors, clients, authorities and emergency services.
• Prepare weekly/monthly HSE and client reports and maintain records.

Skills

HSE management

Contractor management

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

First aid

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

First Aid at Work certificate

ISO 45001/ISO 14001 Auditor qualification

Tools

RAMS review processes

Permit-to-Work systems

CDM 2015 knowledge

Job description

Metlen Energy and Metals is seeking an HSE Site Manager to lead Health, Safety and Environmental activities on large solar PV and BESS projects across the United Kingdom. You will implement HSE management systems, oversee site compliance, conduct inspections and investigations, and ensure safe delivery of works in line with client requirements and project objectives.

The role requires NEBOSH General or Construction Certification, 3–5 years’ experience in construction HSE, and strong knowledge of