Strategic Health & Safety Lead – UK Grid & Power Quality

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee the development of health and safety policies while leading a team of HSE professionals. This role involves maintaining high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental performance in a hybrid working environment based in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have significant HSE experience, a diploma in HSE Management, and be a chartered member of IOSH. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive continuous improvement and support project delivery across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of HSE policies & processes consistent with legislation.
• Management of a team of HSE professionals.
• Define, document, maintain and continuously improve the Integrated Business Management System.
• Provide HSE support and advice throughout the project life cycle.
• Manage internal service for audit of projects and departmental processes.
• Lead on the development of HSE performance improvement strategies.

Skills

HSE professional with construction project experience

Organizational & communication skills

Conversant with relevant ISO & OHSAS standards

High voltage experience

Experience in Line Management and development of staff

Education

Diploma level in HSE Management

Chartered member of IOSH

Job description

A leading global technology company is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee the development of health and safety policies while leading a team of HSE professionals. This role involves maintaining high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental performance in a hybrid working environment based in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have significant HSE experience, a diploma in HSE Management, and be a chartered member of IOSH. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive continuous improvement and support project delivery across the UK and Europe.