HSE Expert

isepglobal; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction safety management firm in the UK seeks an HSE Expert for its Client CDM team. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, monitoring safe working practices on site. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, preparing weekly HSE reports, and promoting safety culture. Candidates should hold a NEBOSH Certificate, have IOSH membership, and possess substantial onshore construction HSE management experience. This contract is set from January 2026 to January 2027. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate or equivalent Level 3 H&S qualification.
• Member of IOSH (TechIOSH).
• 4 years demonstrable experience in onshore construction HSE management.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015, UK HSE legislation, and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Client in demonstrating compliance with CDM Regulation 4.
• Monitor Principal Contractor activities for effective implementation of HSE arrangements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits focusing on key risk areas.
• Prepare concise weekly HSE reports summarising performance and risks.

Skills

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Member of IOSH (TechIOSH)

4 years onshore construction HSE management

Knowledge of CDM 2015 and UK HSE legislation

Effective communication skills

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 H&S qualification)

Job description

HSE Expert - CDM Client Team

01/2026 - 01/2027

To support the Client HSE team in fulfilling its duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, ensuring that the appointed Principal Contractors deliver works safely, without harm to people or the environment.

The HSE Expert will act as the Client's representative on site, monitoring and influencing safe working practices throughout the construction of the onshore converter station and onshore cable route sites.

Client CDM Oversight

• Support the Client in demonstrating compliance with CDM Regulation 4 (Client Duties).
• Monitor Principal Contractor activities to ensure effective implementation of the Construction Phase Plan and relevant HSE arrangements.
• Verify that the Principal Contractor are discharging their duties appropriately.

HSE Assurance and Monitoring

• Conduct regular site inspections, HSE tours, and audits focusing on key risk areas (e.g. electrical safety, excavations, lifting, temporary works, and interface management).
• Identify unsafe acts/conditions and follow up with responsible duty holders to ensure timely closeout.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, Client HSE standards, and relevant ISO 45001 requirements.

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare concise weekly HSE reports for the Client summarising performance, trends, and key risks.
• Participate in package meetings with Client team and associated Principal Contractors, raising HSE concerns and promoting proactive management of risk.

Leadership and Culture

• Promote a strong "We Care" Culture across the project team and contractors.
• Champion proactive reporting (observations, near misses, and good practices).
• Encourage workforce engagement and wellbeing initiatives aligned with Client values.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 H&S qualification)
• Member of IOSH (TechIOSH)
• 4 years Demonstrable experience in onshore construction HSE management
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015, UK HSE legislation, and environmental requirements.
• Experience auditing and monitoring Principal Contractors under CDM.
• Effective communication, influencing, and reporting skills.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with offshore wind projects ideally within onshore cable installation, or substation projects inc. national grid
• NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 H&S qualification) Desirable
• Member of IOSH (CertIOSH or CMIOSH)
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification
• Root cause analysis training (Taproot, Tripod, Kelvin Topset etc)
• GWO Training in case of future deployment offshore (or willing to undertake at later date if required)