HSE Inspector

HSE Inspector

Kent, UK

6-month contract

Inside IR35 Contract (per diem available for non-local candidates)

Energy Operator

About the Company

Our client is a leading player in the Energy sector, renowned for their commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability. They are entering the commissioning phase of a major CAPEX development and require a HSE Inspector for up to 9 months initially.

About the Role

As an HSE Inspector, you will ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across the project. You will perform inspections, review risk assessments, and monitor adherence to the Project Health and Safety Plan, Environmental Management Plan, and permit-to-work processes.

You will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture, providing feedback to workers, and addressing barriers to safe practices. Additionally, you will support incident investigations, contribute to KPI reporting, and advise the Project Management Team on HSE issues.

About You

To excel in this role, you will need:

• NEBOSH qualification (or working towards diploma) and IOSH essential
• Previous experience working on a major construction site (infrastructure, energy, oil, gas, etc)
• A strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations, with the ability to provide practical guidance.
• Proven experience conducting inspections, audits, and implementing safety measures in high-risk environments.
• Familiarity with risk assessment processes and permit-to-work systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to promote safety culture and provide balanced feedback.
• Analytical skills to investigate incidents and develop actionable solutions.
• Working on a COMAH site, within a commissioning phase, will be highly advantageous
• Minimum 2 years experience.

Work authorisation

Candidates must have full working rights for the UK.