HSE Lead
Contract: 6 months contract
Location: Bracknell, UK
Pay rate:

• £33.65 per hour (£63k perm equivalent) - PAYE
• £47 per hour - Umbrella

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HSE Lead to oversee and implement health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures on a construction project in the UK. This 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for HSE-related queries on-site and liaise with the principal contractor and external stakeholders.
• Provide proactive project HSE management guidance and communication to ensure HSE Management requirements are integrated into the project lifecycle.
• Champion the project safety culture, behaviours, and engagement activities.
• Drive HSE commitment across the project to meet HSE goals and targets.
• Manage compliance with contractual obligations and UK legal requirements.
• Review and approve contractor procedures to ensure alignment with HSE requirements.
• Establish safe systems of work including RAMS, permit to work systems, and LOTO procedures.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve HSE issues during all project phases.
• Coordinate with project teams and cross-functional disciplines for HSE activities.
• Schedule and conduct internal HSE evaluations and audits; issue reports and monitor action closure.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses; produce reports and implement corrective actions.
• Provide regular feedback to HSE and Project teams including lessons learned.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive and local authorities.
• Lead regular safety inspections and audits.
• Ensure all personnel are inducted and trained on site-specific safety protocols.
• Develop and maintain the project-specific Health and Safety Plan.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor HSE performance and provide monthly reports.
• Ensure escalation of incidents and delivery of emergency response drills.
• Review and report on all construction project activities from preconstruction to commissioning.
• Prepare regular HSE performance reports for leadership teams.
• Identify opportunities for improving safety and environmental practices.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and training sessions.

Skills and Qualifications:

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint.
• Understanding of UK HSE regulatory requirements for construction site operations including CDM 2015, LOLER, WAH, EPA 1990.
• Lead Auditor training (ISO 14001 or ISO 45001).
• 5 - 7 years' experience in health, safety, and environmental management.
• Experience in construction site HSE management.
• 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).

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