Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HSE Lead to drive health, safety, and environmental performance across a portfolio of high-voltage (HV) infrastructure projects, major frameworks, and utility-based works throughout the North East of England.
This role is critical in ensuring compliance, promoting a strong safety culture, and supporting operational teams working in complex environments including substations, excavation, and wider utilities projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE policies and procedures.
* Provide expert guidance and support to project teams across HV and utilities works.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant UK legislation, industry standards, and client requirements.
* Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments across active project sites.
* Drive behavioural safety initiatives and promote a positive safety culture at all levels.
* Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, ensuring effective corrective actions.
* Support project planning with a focus on safe systems of work, particularly around excavation and utility interfaces.
* Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies on HSE matters.
* Deliver training, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions to site personnel.
* Monitor and report on HSE performance, KPIs, and trends.
Key Requirements
* Proven experience in an HSE role within utilities, civil engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
* Strong working knowledge of excavation works, underground services, and utility coordination.
* Experience in HV environments; substation experience is desirable but not essential.
* Solid understanding of UK HSE legislation and industry best practice.
* Relevant HSE qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate; Diploma preferred).
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to influence and engage teams across multiple sites and projects.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North East.
Desirable Experience
* Experience working on major frameworks or long-term infrastructure programmes.
* Previous involvement in substation projects or high-voltage electrical environments.
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH).
Benefits
Car/Car Allowance
Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
25 days holiday
Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
Private Medical Insurance
Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
Personal development programme