HSE Senior Engineer Rate: £30.77 - £35.90 per hour (DOE) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm Contract: Initial 3-month contract with anticipated extensions throughout the project lifecycle (approximately 19 months), with potential for a permanent opportunity subject to business requirements. Looking for someone based in the Somerset area , as the project is offsite from Bracknell.
Honeywell is seeking an experienced HSE Senior Engineer to support the delivery of the prestigious Agratas Somerset Gigafactory Project . This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in one of the UK's largest advanced manufacturing developments, providing Health, Safety and Environmental leadership across installation, testing, commissioning and integration activities. Due to the location of the project, applications are particularly welcomed from candidates based within the Somerset region and surrounding areas.
The Opportunity As HSE Senior Engineer, you will provide visible leadership and expert guidance to ensure all project activities are delivered safely, compliantly and in accordance with Honeywell standards, customer requirements and UK legislation. You will work closely with project teams, subcontractors and client stakeholders, driving a proactive safety culture throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Lead HSE activities across installation, commissioning and integration works. Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation, CDM Regulations and Honeywell safety standards. Develop, review and maintain Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). Oversee permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work. Conduct site inspections, audits, safety walks and behavioural observations. Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions.
Manage contractor safety performance and ensure compliance with approved procedures and project requirements. Promote workforce engagement through inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings. Collaborate with project, construction, electrical and mechanical teams to identify and mitigate risks. Produce HSE reports, KPI updates and project compliance documentation. Support safe commissioning, energisation and handover activities.
Essential Requirements Minimum of 5 years' experience within Health, Safety and Environmental roles on major construction, industrial or infrastructure projects. Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK Health & Safety legislation. Proven experience in contractor management and subcontractor oversight. Extensive experience preparing and reviewing RAMS and managing permit-to-work systems. Strong understanding of construction site safety, commissioning activities and risk management processes.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams. Must hold the right to work in the UK .
Qualifications
NEBOSH Diploma, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, or equivalent HSE qualification. IOSH Membership. Degree or postgraduate qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Studies or a related discipline is advantageous. Chartered status is desirable.
Desirable
Industry Experience Experience gained within any of the following environments would be highly advantageous: Gigafactory and battery manufacturing projects Advanced manufacturing facilities Automotive Energy and utilities Semiconductor Pharmaceutical Data centres Smart buildings Large-scale infrastructure and construction projects Why Join Honeywell? This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a flagship UK manufacturing project while working with a globally recognised engineering and technology leader. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance across a complex and fast-paced project environment. Apply today to be considered for this exciting long-term opportunity with Honeywell. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
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