HSE Site Supervisor

Overview

In this role you lead HSE on large-scale Solar PV and BESS projects across the UK, championing a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance with UK legislation. You will partner with project teams to implement HSE systems, manage site risks, and drive safe delivery aligned with client and company standards. You will investigate incidents, oversee environmental plans, and coordinate with stakeholders to sustain safety excellence and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership role in a FTSE 100 energy and metals group, offering meaningful impact on sustainable project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Construction Phase Plan (CPHSP), Integrated Management System (IMS), and project-specific HSE requirements
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM 2015, company procedures, and client requirements across all site activities
• Review PCI and ensure HSE requirements are implemented throughout construction
• Prepare and maintain project Risk Assessments, Environmental Risk Assessments, and HSE documentation
• Review and approve subcontractor RAMS and Safe Systems of Work
• Conduct HSE inspections, audits, behavioural safety observations, and compliance reviews
• Lead accident/incident/near-miss investigations with root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Develop and maintain Site Environmental and Waste Management Plan; emergency, traffic, welfare, and fire procedures
• Ensure HSE signage, emergency equipment, welfare facilities, and statutory docs are compliant
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, HSE briefings; promote a positive safety culture
• Coordinate HSE activities with subcontractors, clients, DNOs, local authorities, landowners, emergency services
• Participate in project coordination meetings; provide HSE leadership and technical advice
• Prepare weekly/monthly HSE and client reports and compliance documentation
• Monitor environmental controls, waste management, fuel storage, and pollution prevention
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor site teams on HSE performance

Key requirements

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (mandatory)
• 3–5 years of HSE experience in construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, EPC, or renewable energy projects
• Desirable: experience on Solar PV, BESS, substations, or energy infrastructure projects
• Thorough understanding of UK H&S legislation including CDM 2015
• Experience managing subcontractor HSE on live sites
• Strong knowledge of Risk Assessments, RAMS, Safe Systems of Work, Permit-to-Work
• Experience conducting HSE inspections, audits, compliance monitoring, and incident investigations
• Competent First Aider (3-Day First Aid at Work with Defibrillator)
• Desirable: NEBOSH Environmental or Fire Certificate; ISO 45001/14001 internal or lead auditor; Risk Assessment qualification
• Excellent communication, leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence; willingness to travel UK project sites

• communication
• leadership
• organisational skills
• RAMS development and review
• Safe Systems of Work
• Permit-to-Work systems

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