HSE Lead

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting a HSE Lead on behalf of our client, a Global name within the agricultural chemical industry.  The role will be based at a world leading International Research Centre at Jealott’s Hill, Bracknell. This is a contract position for an initial 6-month duration. Mon-Fri 36hrs per week.

The HSE Lead will be responsible for overseeing and implementing health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures on a construction project in the UK. The role ensures compliance with UK legislation, CDM Regulations 2015, and environmental regulations, while fostering a proactive safety culture to protect all personnel, subcontractors, and stakeholders on-site.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for HSE-related queries on-site and act as a liaison between the HSE team and the principal contractor and other external stakeholders.
• Provide proactive project HSE management guidance, standards and communication to ensure that the Company’s HSE Management requirements are established and integrated into the overall project lifecycle
• Champion the project safety culture, behaviours and engagement activities
• Drive Company HSE commitment across the project to meet HSE goals and targets - Achieve project HSE objectives through contractor management
• Manage compliance with contractual obligations and UK legal requirements
• Review/Approve contractor procedures/processes to ensure alignment with company’s HSE requirements: Construction Phase Plan, Site Waste Management Plan, Logistics Plan, etc
• Establish safe systems of work:  Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), management of change, permit to work systems and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures
• Identifying, evaluating, and resolving HSE issues during all phases of the Projects
• Coordination with project teams at all levels and cross functional disciplines for their tasks related to HSE activities
• Scheduling and conducting project internal HSE evaluations and audits on Contractor’s activities. Issuing Audit Reports, monitoring and administering the closure of action
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, producing detailed reports and implementing corrective actions - communicate the findings and learnings accordingly.
• Provide regular feedback to HSE and Project team and key stakeholders, including lessons learned.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and local authorities as required.
• Lead regular safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures.
• Ensure all personnel are inducted and trained on site-specific safety protocols.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the project-specific Health and Safety Plan in line with UK regulations and company standards.
• Monitor Contractors and Subcontractors HSE performance and providing monthly reports on performance
• Ensuring escalation of incidents and delivery of emergency response drills.
• Establish and implement of safe systems of work processes - risk assessment, permit-to-work, management of change and ensure regulatory compliance across all phases of the project
• Review, monitoring and reporting of all Construction project activities, from Preconstruction through to Commissioning,
• Develop and prepare regular HSE performance reports for the HSE/Site Leadership teams, outlining points of concern, areas of improvement, recognition of exemplary application of HSE systems and procedures etc.
• Identify opportunities for improving safety and environmental practices, implementing best practices and innovations.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and training sessions to promote a strong safety culture.

Qualifications and Required Experience:

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
• Microsoft Office applications – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint
• Understanding of UK HSE regulatory requirements for Construction site operations - CDM 2015 regulations, LOLER, WAH, EPA 1990 etc
• Lead Auditor training (any ISO requirement – 14001 or 45001) 
• 5 - 7 years’ experience within health, safety and environmental management
• HSE in construction site management - establishment and day to day running of Construction sites
• Environmental management qualification (e.g., IEMA or equivalent).
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, emergency response and incident investigations.
• Fire Safety/First Aid at Work certification (desirable).

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.