Senior HSE Specialist

First Recruitment Group; Padeswood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is recruiting a Senior HSE Specialist to provide expert health, safety and environmental guidance on a major construction project at Padeswood. The role involves ensuring compliance with legislation, client requirements and management systems, while acting as a trusted advisor to project teams, contractors and stakeholders.

You will lead HSE initiatives, monitor performance, support incident investigations and deliver HSE data to project leadership.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or higher.
• Experience in HSE role within heavy construction.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the HSE management system on site.
• Monitor contractor and vendor HSE performance and address issues.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and legal requirements.
• Engage with workforce to identify safety concerns and drive improvements.
• Lead or support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Planning & organisation

Communication

Influence & motivation

Problem solving

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

IOSH membership or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Drive safety excellence on a major construction project and make a lasting impact on site performance.

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior HSE Specialist, who will be required to work on a contract basis in the Padeswood.

Role Purpose

Provide expert Health, Safety and Environmental advice and guidance throughout the construction phase of a major project.

Support compliance with legislation, client requirements, company policies and management systems.

Act as a trusted advisor to project teams, contractors, vendors and key stakeholders.

Contribute to reducing project risk and promoting a positive safety culture across site activities.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the project HSE management system and achievement of HSE objectives.
• Monitor contractor and vendor HSE performance, intervening where required to address substandard conditions or behaviours.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including CDM Regulations.
• Engage with the workforce to proactively identify and resolve safety concerns.
• Carry out assurance activities in accordance with project assurance plans.
• Support delivery of HSE campaigns and site-wide safety initiatives.
• Ensure emergency response arrangements are effectively implemented.
• Lead or support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Provide HSE performance data and reports to project leadership.
• Support permit-to-work and construction work coordination activities.
• Implement awareness campaigns to promote hazard identification and risk management.
• Support the delivery of project HSE inductions.
• Ensure environmental aspects are managed in accordance with environmental management plans.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with project stakeholders, contractors and vendors.
• Promote a positive HSE culture through workforce engagement initiatives.
• Attend and contribute to HSE meetings, workshops and forums.
• Undertake any additional duties assigned by the Site HSE Manager.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Valid CSCS card or eligibility to obtain one.
• Membership of IOSH or an equivalent professional body.
• Experience working in a dedicated HSE role.
• Experience within heavy construction environments.
• Experience operating Permit to Work and control of work systems.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and motivate teams to achieve HSE objectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and positive approach.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure within fast-paced project environments.
• Computer literate, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using action tracking systems and databases.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Experience across the EPC lifecycle is desirable.
• Previous responsibility for fulfilling CDM duties on construction projects is desirable.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification is desirable.
• ICAM, RCA or other recognised incident investigation training is desirable.
• Qualified auditor of safety and environmental management systems is desirable.
• Chartered Membership of IOSH or equivalent professional institution is desirable.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Senior HSE Specialists looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.