HSE Officer Location: Hartlepool Contract: 2-3 Months The Opportunity We are supporting a key industrial client operating within Hartlepool, who are looking to appoint an experienced HSE Officer. This is a critical role within a complex, high-risk industrial and port-based setting, where you will play a key part in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting safe operational delivery across site activities. Working closely with operational teams, contractors, and leadership, you will provide practical HSE guidance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance are consistently achieved. The Role As HSE Officer, you will support the implementation and continuous development of site-wide HSE systems, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, industry standards, and internal procedures. You will act as a visible presence on site, engaging with teams to promote best practice and proactively identify and mitigate risk within a busy port, construction, and heavy industrial environment. Key Responsibilities Promote a strong, proactive Health, Safety & Environmental culture across site operations Provide day-to-day HSE support across port, construction, and demolition activities Conduct regular inspections, audits, and safety tours to identify hazards and ensure compliance Support and monitor contractor activities, ensuring adherence to RAMS, permits and site procedures Oversee high-risk activities including lifting operations, demolition works, confined space entry, and working at height Lead and support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including CDM regulations Assist in the development and review of risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work Monitor environmental compliance, including waste management, emissions, and spill response Deliver toolbox talks, briefings and HSE training to site personnel Maintain accurate HSE records, reports and KPI tracking Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site safety performance What We're Looking For We are seeking an experienced HSE professional with a strong background in construction, demolition, heavy industry, or port environments, ideally with exposure to complex, multi-contractor sites. NEBOSH General Certificate (essential) Proven experience in construction, demolition, or heavy industrial environments Strong understanding of CDM regulations and contractor management Experience working with permit to work systems (including LOTO, confined space, hot works) Ability to manage and oversee high-risk activities on active sites Experience conducting incident investigations and producing clear, actionable reports Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation and compliance standards Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong attention to detail Environmental qualification or experience (desirable)