UK HSE Assurance & Governance Lead

Snc-Lavalin; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Linxon UK is seeking an HSE Assurance & Governance Lead to provide independent verification that health and safety management systems, governance arrangements and compliance obligations are effectively implemented across the UK project portfolio.

You will support the UK HSE Manager by leading audits, corrective actions and performance reporting, travel extensively, and build trusted relationships with clients, delivery teams and project management.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 health and safety qualification.
• Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards chartered status.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, transmission, energy or EPC environments.
• Significant auditing, assurance and compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Experience managing investigations and continuous improvement programmes.
• Excellent reporting, analytical, communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the UK risk-based HSE audit and assurance programme.
• Lead internal audits and assurance reviews across projects and functions.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of critical controls for high-risk activities.
• Monitor project compliance through inspections, sampling, and targeted assurance activity.
• Identify systemic weaknesses, repeat findings, and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

Reporting

Influencing

Stakeholder management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 health and safety qualification

CMIOSH (Chartered Membership of IOSH) or working towards chartered status

Tools

HSE reporting systems

Job description

Linxon UK is seeking an HSE Assurance & Governance Lead to provide independent verification that health and safety management systems, governance arrangements and compliance obligations are effectively implemented across the UK project portfolio.

You will support the UK HSE Manager by leading audits, corrective actions and performance reporting, travel extensively, and build trusted relationships with clients, delivery teams and project management.