HSE Lead

We are working with a national Infrastructure Contractor in a JV with a Utilities business delivering Bn critical infrastructure and environmental capital programmes including pump stations and a significant cross-county regional pipeline project.
They have a need for an experienced HSE Lead to support the practical delivery of its Health, Safety and Wellbeing strategy across a complex portfolio of live projects.This is a senior, operational role with a strong focus on visible site leadership, team management, and embedding safe working practices across construction and operational environments.This is a senior, operational role with a strong focus on visible site leadership, team management, and embedding safe working practices across construction and operational environments.

You will be:

Reporting to the HSE Manager, the HSE Lead will manage a small team of HSE Advisors and work closely with delivery teams to promote high standards of health, safety, and wellbeing. The role provides hands on support to frontline teams, ensuring consistent application of HSE standards and a positive, proactive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Embed and deliver the Client Company HSE strategy across operational teams

Line manage and coordinate HSE Advisors to ensure effective site coverage

Provide visible leadership through regular site engagement and coaching

Support compliance through audits, inspections, and assurance activities

Lead incident investigations and ensure lessons learnt are embedded

Deliver training and coaching on key safety programmes and permits

Build strong relationships with delivery teams and supply chain partners

Support internal and external audits and represent the HSE function at forums

Promote wellbeing, behavioural safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement

About You:

Experience in site/operational HSE roles within construction, utilities, or infrastructure

Strong working knowledge of construction and infrastructure HSE legislation

NEBOSH Gen.Cert or Dip

Experience managing and developing small teams

Confident communicator with strong site presence and influencing skills

Comfortable working across multiple sites in a dynamic environment

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