HSSE Lead

HSSE Lead 12-Month Contract | Outside IR35 Hybrid Working | London & Wales


Location & Working Pattern

• Hybrid working with a combination of home working and attendance at a Central London office.
• Regular travel to project sites in North Wales will be required.
• Occasional additional travel may be necessary depending on project requirements.

Contract Details

• 12-month contract
• Outside IR35
• Competitive day rate
• Immediate or short-notice candidates preferred

We are seeking an experienced HSSE Lead to support the delivery of a major UK infrastructure and renewable energy project. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in promoting the highest standards of Health, Safety, Security and Environmental performance across a complex construction and development programme.
The successful candidate will provide HSSE leadership throughout project execution, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, industry best practice, and project-specific requirements. The role will involve close collaboration with project teams, contractors and stakeholders to drive a proactive safety culture and ensure effective risk management.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance on all HSSE matters across the project.
• Promote a positive HSSE culture, ensuring safety remains a core project value.
• Support the development and implementation of HSSE strategies, procedures and management systems.
• Monitor contractor HSSE performance and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Conduct HSSE audits, inspections and site assessments.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and project documentation.
• Provide HSSE advice to project management and engineering teams.
• Support engagement with regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders.
• Analyse HSSE performance data and provide regular reporting to project leadership.

Requirements

• Significant experience in an HSSE leadership role within major infrastructure, construction, energy, utilities, offshore wind, or other large-scale industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractor HSSE performance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence and drive a positive safety culture.
• Experience supporting projects through construction and delivery phases.
• NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6, or equivalent HSSE qualification preferred.
• Professional membership (IOSH, IEMA or equivalent) advantageous.

This opportunity offers the chance to make a significant contribution to a nationally important energy infrastructure project while working as part of an experienced and collaborative project team.


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