RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Health, Safety & Environment
About the role
* Overall HSE Leadership & Accountability: Hold responsibility for the project’s total HSE performance, including oversight of contractor performance and measurable risk reduction.
* CDM & Regulatory Compliance: Act as Client HSE Representative under CDM 2015, ensuring full compliance with Client duties, appropriate appointment, coordination, and oversight of Principal Designer (PD) and Principal Contractor (PC). Provide structured HSE input to UK Board reporting where required and ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation and environmental regulations.
* Team Leadership & Authority: Lead the project HSE team and act as the central authority for all HSE matters.
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with UK HSE laws and environmental regulations, providing structured HSE input.
* Regulatory Interface: Serve as the main contact for UK authorities, managing inspections, audits, and official communications.
* Lifecycle HSE Management: Oversee HSE strategy across all phases (development, construction, handover), ensuring safe design, execution, and transition to operations.
* Contractor Governance: Establish and enforce robust HSE standards, managing and challenging contractor and subcontractor performance.
* Risk Management & Assurance: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, escalates critical issues, and implement the “We Care” HSE Management System.
* Performance, Culture & Improvement: Enhance HSE performance, continuous improvement, active reporting, incident learning, and a safety‑focused culture.
Job requirements and experience
* Education & Certifications: Degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Management or related field; NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) required, ISO 45001/14001 auditor, incident investigation qualifications.
* Regulatory Knowledge: Thorough understanding of UK HSE legislation and regulatory frameworks as well as CDM 2015.
* Relevant Experience: Significant experience in HSE roles within large‑scale construction, infrastructure, or offshore/energy projects.
* Leadership Background: Demonstrated experience in senior HSE leadership roles, including managing multi‑contractor environments.
* Project Lifecycle Skills: Experience across development and construction phases, ideally in complex offshore or energy projects.
* Core Competencies: Skilled leadership, guiding stakeholders, risk‑based decision‑making, and ability to balance HSE with project delivery.
* Communication & Language Skills: Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills; fluent in English.
* Additional Requirements & Success Measures: Willingness to travel/work offshore, operate in dual reporting lines, and deliver measurable HSE outcomes (e.g. reduced incidents, safety‑focused culture).
Location: Swindon, Coventry, London or any UK Offshore Site Office
An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and/or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and/or existing employment.
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