Application Deadline: 2 March 2026
Department: HSE
Location: Birmingham
Description
Team Overview:
The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) department is dedicated to ensuring the wellbeing of all employees, contractors, and visitors across every project and site. They develop, implement, and monitor safety policies, risk assessments, and compliance with legal and industry standards. By fostering a strong safety culture and promoting environmental responsibility, the HSE team plays a critical role in protecting people, reducing incidents, and supporting sustainable business practices throughout Alternative Heat.
Role Overview:
With projected growth, we are seeking a proactive HSE Officer to grow with the business to manage all health, safety, and environmental aspects across these projects, to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and promote a culture of safety & wellbeing throughout our operations.
The HSE Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety and environmental programs to ensure a safe and compliant workplaces. This role involves monitoring regulatory compliance, minimizing workplace hazards, promoting a culture of safety, and ensuring environmental standards are met or exceeded.
The candidate will collaborate closely with their line manager and our in-house teams, throughout client engagement and all stages of decarbonisation projects, underfloor heating projects & maintenance/service contracts as they grow to develop and deliver effective HSE management arrangements. These arrangements will ensure compliance with both client-specific and legal requirements, guaranteeing the safe delivery of on-site projects and maintenance programs.
Beyond maintaining existing standards, the candidate will be expected to drive continuous improvement through both established best practices and innovative approaches, with a strong emphasis on behavioral safety.
Leading by example to cultivate a strong safety culture across decarbonization/maintenance & servicing projects, inspiring commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence.
The HSE Officer will establish strong relationships through regular site visits, providing dedicated support and expert guidance on all HSE matters.
Reporting to the HSE Manager (Decarbonization Project), the HSE Officer will work closely with project delivery teams, client representatives, and the wider HSE department to ensure a safe, compliant, and sustainable operating environment within this rapidly growing sector.
Job Title | Health, Safety and Environmental Officer (Decarbonisation Projects)
Location | Birmingham
Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm - Site Travel Required
Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to | HSE Officer (Decarbonisation Projects)
What You'll be Doing
The ideal candidate will bring proven industry experience across construction, infrastructure, major projects, and decarbonisation or energy transition programmes (including heat pumps, district heating networks, insulation and retrofit schemes, and battery or solar installations). They will have strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 (UK & ROI), including client and Principal Contractor responsibilities, and experience supporting contractors and subcontractors in meeting CDM duties. With a solid background in live construction environments, they will be confident in conducting site audits, risk assessments, and accident/incident investigations. Highly collaborative, they will work closely with project teams throughout pre-construction and delivery phases to ensure compliance, effective incident management, and the integration of HSE principles into operational planning. The role requires excellent communication and influencing skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels—including senior leadership, clients, and remote teams—to drive a proactive, positive safety culture and embed health, safety, and environmental excellence across the full project lifecycle.