HSE Leadership & Governance

• Lead the Project Management Team in fulfilling all HSEW responsibilities and CDM Principal Contractor duties.
• Promote and ensure compliance with the company Integrated Management System (IMS) and contract‑specific HSE controls.
• Establish and maintain high HSEW standards across operational and subcontractor teams.
• Act as the recognised HSE focal point for operational management, subcontractors, customers, and regulatory bodies.

Strategy, Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement HSE plans, improvement strategies, campaigns, and action plans tailored to the contract.
• Analyse leading and lagging indicators to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and delivery of regional HSE improvement plans.
• Promote behavioural safety and continuous improvement programmes across the contract.

Assurance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Lead assurance activities, ensuring compliance with IMS policies, standards, and legal requirements.
• Ensure all incidents are effectively investigated, root causes identified, and corrective actions implemented and reviewed.
• Conduct surveillance and compliance audits of the supply chain as required.
• Support the organisation in maintaining ISO and customer‑required accreditations.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Establish forums that promote effective communication, information sharing, and learning across contract teams.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customer HSE counterparts.
• Act as the interface between central UK HSE functions and contract operations, interpreting and implementing policy locally.
• Support the preparation of board papers and investment papers in line with governance requirements.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of dedicated HSE professionals.
• Assign responsibilities, set expectations, and ensure team members have the resources and authority to perform effectively.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, providing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Maintain the structure, competencies, systems, and culture required to deliver the contract HSE plan.

Operational Support

• Advise operational management on HSE performance and compliance.
• Ensure operational teams apply the IMS throughout contract delivery.
• Support occupational health and wellbeing initiatives in collaboration with dedicated personnel.
• Develop and support the delivery of HSE training programmes.

Corporate Alignment

• Understand and support Corporate and UK Regional HSE strategy at a local level.
• Implement corporate and regional HSEQ KPIs and targets.
• Deploy recognised industry standards, best practice, and legislative updates across the contract.

Professional Conduct

• Act in a professional manner at all times, representing the organisation with integrity and credibility.