UK HSE Director - Strategy, Risk & Compliance

ERSG Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ERSG Ltd is seeking a head of HSE to lead the UK strategy, translate objectives into priorities, standards and improvement plans, and report to senior leadership.

You will oversee HSE management systems, audits and performance reporting across the UK, develop and coach HSE teams, and drive a proactive safety culture across projects and contractors. You will work with directors, clients and regulators to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Significant senior HSE leadership experience in high-risk industries.
• Experience developing and implementing HSE strategy across multiple projects/sites.
• Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation and risk management.
• Experience leading and developing HSE teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive improvements through governance and engagement.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• Chartered IOSH status.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the UK HSE strategy, translating business objectives into clear priorities, standards and improvement plans.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on HSE performance, regulatory compliance, operational risk and governance.
• Oversee HSE management systems, assurance programmes, audits and performance reporting across the UK.
• Lead, develop and support HSE managers and wider teams, establishing clear expectations and promoting accountability.
• Drive improvements in safety culture, leadership engagement, contractor management and risk control.
• Oversee significant incident investigations, ensuring root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with project directors, leaders, clients and contractors to maintain and improve HSE standards.
• Monitor changes in legislation and industry guidance to ensure timely response.
• Use performance data to identify trends and support continuous improvement.

Skills

HSE leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Chartered IOSH status

Job description

ERSG Ltd is seeking a head of HSE to lead the UK strategy, translate objectives into priorities, standards and improvement plans, and report to senior leadership.

You will oversee HSE management systems, audits and performance reporting across the UK, develop and coach HSE teams, and drive a proactive safety culture across projects and contractors. You will work with directors, clients and regulators to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.