Health & Safety Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in energy solutions is seeking a Health & Safety Manager in Birmingham. This senior position involves leading HSE policies, managing a team of HSE professionals, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a diploma in HSE Management, experience in construction projects, and strong organizational skills. The role is hybrid, requiring travel across the UK and Europe. Join us in promoting a sustainable energy future with innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• HSE professional with construction project experience.
• Chartered member of IOSH.
• Experience in line management and development of staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of HSE policies and processes.
• Manage a team of HSE professionals.
• Provide HSE support to project teams.

Skills

HSE management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

ISO & OHSAS standards

High voltage experience

Education

Diploma in HSE Management

Job description

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity as a Health & Safety Manager reporting to the Uk Operating Unit Manager. This senior member of the Management Team will focus on the strategic objectives of the Hitachi Energy UK Grids & Power Quality Solutions & Service (GPQSS) business, ensuring that the highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental performance are achieved, monitored & maintained while driving continuous improvement in all areas of Hitachi Energy activities. You will collaborate with all parts of Hitachi Energy including the European organization, other business unit work streams and UK Leadership teams.

Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship on this position (including post graduate visa).

The role is hybrid

This role is hybrid and will be based in Birmingham City Centre as a local base with a requirement to travel to Project Sites and Client Offices in the UK & Europe depending on specific requirements.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead the development of Hitachi Energy UK GPQSS HSE policies & processes consistent with Legislation, Hitachi Energy UK, GPQSS Group and ESI / Construction Industry best practice.
• Management of a team of HSE professionals providing support to the Grid Integration business
• Define, document, maintain and continuously improve the Hitachi Energy UK GPQSS Integrated Business Management System(s)
• Provide cost effective specialist HSE support and advice to tendering and project delivery teams throughout the project life cycle
• Define and maintain the training & competency records for Hitachi Energy UK GPQSS staff.
• Manage internal service for audit of projects and departmental processes to monitor performance & identify areas for improvement.
• Lead on the development of HSE performance improvement strategies and campaigns linked to key business objectives & targets for implementation internally & through supply chain partners.
• Produce monthly HSE KPIs and management information for review and action by GPQSS management team.
• Conduct annual performance review process for each report, ensuring that the performance of the team is managed effectively, and development needs are identified and satisfied appropriately.
• Will represent Hitachi Energy UK GPQSS in Tender support and project activities with external Clients
• Represent Hitachi Energy UK GPQSS in non-project specific Client activities where required.
• Will Represent Hitachi Energy UK GPQSS in support of BUs engaging in activities in the UK promoting the “One Hitachi” principle.

Your background

• HSE professional with construction project experience.
• Qualified to Diploma level in HSE Management.
• Organizational & communication skills.
• Conversant with relevant ISO & OHSAS standards.
• Suitably qualified and experienced in the operation & management of quality and business management systems.
• Chartered member of IOSH.
• High voltage experience, desirable.
• Experience in Line Management and development of staff.

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.