HSE Expert

Delivery Consultant for Renewables Industry

HSE Expert – CDM Client Team

01/2026 – 01/2027

To support the Client HSE team in fulfilling its duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, ensuring that the appointed Principal Contractors deliver works safely, without harm to people or the environment.

The HSE Expert will act as the Client’s representative on site, monitoring and influencing safe working practices throughout the construction of the onshore converter station and onshore cable route sites.

Client CDM Oversight

• Support the Client in demonstrating compliance with CDM Regulation 4 (Client Duties).
• Monitor Principal Contractor activities to ensure effective implementation of the Construction Phase Plan and relevant HSE arrangements.
• Verify that the Principal Contractor are discharging their duties appropriately.

HSE Assurance and Monitoring

• Conduct regular site inspections, HSE tours, and audits focusing on key risk areas (e.g. electrical safety, excavations, lifting, temporary works, and interface management).
• Identify unsafe acts/conditions and follow up with responsible duty holders to ensure timely closeout.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, Client HSE standards, and relevant ISO 45001 requirements.

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare concise weekly HSE reports for the Client summarising performance, trends, and key risks.
• Participate in package meetings with Client team and associated Principal Contractors, raising HSE concerns and promoting proactive management of risk.

Leadership and Culture

• Promote a strong “We Care” Culture across the project team and contractors.
• Champion proactive reporting (observations, near misses, and good practices).
• Encourage workforce engagement and wellbeing initiatives aligned with Client values.

Key Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 H&S qualification)
• Member of IOSH (TechIOSH)
• 4+ years Demonstrable experience in onshore construction HSE management
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015, UK HSE legislation, and environmental requirements.
• Experience auditing and monitoring Principal Contractors under CDM.
• Effective communication, influencing, and reporting skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with offshore wind projects ideally within onshore cable installation, or substation projects inc. national grid
• Member of IOSH (CertIOSH or CMIOSH)
• GWO Training in case of future deployment offshore (or willing to undertake at later date if required)

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Engineering, Health Care Provider, and Management

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting