At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety strategy for renewable energy projects and drive a positive safety culture.
- Company: Boston Energy, a leader in specialist services for the global wind industry.
- Benefits: Join a growing business with opportunities to influence and shape safety practices.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow within a dynamic environment focused on safety and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety in renewable energy and work with industry experts.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in HSE roles, preferably in renewable energy; strong leadership and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 59576 - 70089 £ per year.
About Boston Energy
Boston Energy is a leading provider of specialist technical services to the global wind industry.
With a highly skilled workforce operating across onshore and offshore projects, we are committed to delivering safe, high-quality solutions that support the transition to renewable energy.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Head of Health & Safety to lead our HSE function, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety remains at the heart of everything we do.
The Opportunity
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering Boston Energy's Health, Safety and Environmental strategy across our operations.
You will work closely with the Executive Team, clients and operational leaders to drive a positive safety culture, maintain compliance, and ensure our people return home safely every day.
You will be the senior point of contact for all HSE matters, influencing business decisions, promoting best practice, and embedding a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership
- Develop and deliver Boston Energy's HSE strategy, vision and roadmap aligned to business objectives.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to senior leaders and operational teams on all HSE matters.
- Represent Boston Energy at board meetings, client governance forums and industry events.
- Anticipate regulatory changes, industry developments and emerging risks to ensure the business remains compliant and resilient.
- Operational Excellence
- Lead and develop a team of HSE professionals, providing coaching, support and direction.
- Ensure proactive HSE support across projects through site inspections, safety walks, audits and RAMS reviews.
- Oversee incident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively and on time.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety performance and operational delivery.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including CDM Regulations, ISO 45001 and industry standards.
- Culture & Employee Engagement
- Champion a positive safety culture built on trust, accountability and open communication.
- Promote workforce engagement through training programmes, campaigns, toolbox talks and behavioural safety initiatives.
- Encourage reporting, learning and continuous improvement through a just and fair culture.
- Work collaboratively with Operations, HR and Finance to align safety, wellbeing, performance and retention strategies.
- Governance & Assurance
- Lead internal and external audits and ensure findings are effectively addressed.
- Monitor and report safety performance to the board and clients using meaningful data and insights.
- Influence investment decisions relating to HSE resources, training, equipment and systems.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, regulators and industry bodies.
About You
You are a credible and influential HSE leader with substantial experience in the renewable energy sector.
You are passionate about creating safe, high-performing workplaces and have a proven track record of driving cultural change within operational environments.
Essential Experience
- Minimum 7 years' experience in offshore and/or onshore wind project delivery.
- Significant leadership experience in a senior HSE role within renewable energy, utilities, engineering or industrial services.
- Strong understanding of offshore operations, contractor management and technician workforces.
- Experience leading HSE improvement and cultural change programmes.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Qualifications
- Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards.
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 45001 management systems.
- Offshore survival and medical certification, or willingness to obtain.
- What Success Looks Like
You will play a key role in ensuring Boston Energy continues to be recognised as a safe and trusted partner within the renewable energy industry.
Success in the role will include
- Continued improvement in safety performance across all operations.
- Effective reporting and close-out of incidents, near misses and corrective actions.
- Strong workforce engagement in safety initiatives.
- Positive client feedback and audit outcomes.
- Increased maturity of Boston Energy's safety culture and management systems.
Why Join Boston Energy?
- Be part of a growing business supporting the global energy transition.
- Lead safety strategy across major renewable energy projects.
- Work alongside experienced industry professionals.
- Influence business decisions at executive level.
- Help shape the future of health, safety and wellbeing across an expanding international workforce.
If you're ready to lead safety excellence in a fast-paced and growing renewable energy business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today.
If you are interested in the role but do not meet every requirement, we would still encourage you to apply.
We recognise that experience comes in many forms and value potential as well as qualifications.
Head of Health & Safety in Hessle employer: Boston Energy
Boston Energy is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Port of Tyne, South Shields, where teamwork and operational excellence are at the forefront. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that encourages professional growth and development within the rapidly expanding offshore wind industry, alongside competitive remuneration and a commitment to work-life balance.
