Head of Environment, Health, and Safety in London

Gülermak Renewables is a developer and operator of renewable energy projects including solar PV, BESS and onshore wind projects. The company has a portfolio of 160MW projects in the execution phase and a potential pipeline in various European markets to be added in the next three-year period.

We are seeking a Head of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) to lead the development and oversight of HSE compliance across all business functions. This role will be responsible for establishing internal procedures (including office operations and site visits) and implementing robust HSE policies and reporting frameworks for both construction and operational phases of our renewable energy projects.

What you’ll be doing:

• You’ll provide strong strategic and day-to-day operational leadership and will be determined to promote a strong HSE culture throughout the organisation through the implementation of policies, procedures, and continuous engagement.
• The role is based in London, with a minimum of 2 days per week on-site presence.
• Your day-to-day responsibilities are:

• Develop and own the corporate HSE strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the senior HSE advisor, providing insight on risk, compliance, and performance trends.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and environmental stewardship across all levels of the organisation.
• Establish and maintain a robust HSE reporting system.
• Lead investigations and root cause analysis for significant incidents.
• Ensure compliance with UK and international HSE legislation.
• Develop and deliver HSE training and induction programmes for staff, contractors, and visitors.
• Promote behavioural safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion mental health, wellbeing, and inclusion within the HSE framework.

What you’ll need:

• 15+ years experience in a lead HSE management role.
• Proven background in the renewable energy construction and operations.
• NEBOSH diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation, CDM Regulations, and ISO standards. Knowledge of other European HSE legislation is an advantage.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing HSE systems and procedures across multiple sites and functions.
• Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving cultural change.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Nice to have:

• Experience with international HSE frameworks and cross-border project delivery.
• Experience with Poland and Germany markets highly desirable.
• Experience with digital HSE platforms and reporting tools and willingness to implement digitalisation.
• Electrical and Civil safety background.

Who We Are

Gülermak is a leading international infrastructure contractor specialising in the management, coordination, and delivery of turnkey infrastructure projects. Since being established in 1958, the group has evolved from a Turkey focused infrastructure contractor to an international high-end transport infrastructure specialist, delivering projects across tramway, tunnels & bridges including viaduct and road, metro, rail, high & speed rail, industrial plant & PPPs.

Gülermak has recently established a fully owned subsidiary called Gülermak Renewables – a rapidly scaling independent power producer - backed by fresh capital raised through the recent IPO (Jan-2025) of the parent group, a float on the Istanbul Stock Exchange of 12% of the shares which raised ~125 million euros. Leveraging the group’s extensive infrastructure and financial structuring expertise, we are aggressively developing a footprint in solar, wind, and energy storage projects across the UK and Europe.

What We’ll Offer You

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Supportive and dynamic workplace culture.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on challenging, large-scale international projects.