Construction HSE Manager
3 days ago
Bracknell
HSE Lead Contract: 6 months contract - rolling Location: Bracknell, UK Pay rate: • £33.65 per hour (£63k perm equivalent) – PAYE, • £47 per hour – Umbrella, • Rates negotiable dependent on experience We are seeking an experienced and proactive HSE Lead to oversee and implement health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures on a construction project in the UK. This role ensures compliance with UK legislation, CDM Regulations 2015, and environmental regulations, while fostering a proactive safety culture to protect all personnel, subcontractors, and stakeholders on-site. Key Responsibilities: • Act as the primary point of contact for HSE-related queries on-site and liaise with the principal contractor and external stakeholders., • Provide proactive project HSE management guidance and communication to ensure Syngenta’s HSE Management requirements are integrated into the project lifecycle., • Champion the project safety culture, behaviours, and engagement activities., • Drive Syngenta's HSE commitment across the project to meet HSE goals and targets., • Manage compliance with contractual obligations and UK legal requirements., • Review and approve contractor procedures to ensure alignment with Syngenta’s HSE requirements., • Establish safe systems of work including RAMS, permit to work systems, and LOTO procedures., • Identify, evaluate, and resolve HSE issues during all project phases., • Coordinate with project teams and cross-functional disciplines for HSE activities., • Schedule and conduct internal HSE evaluations and audits; issue reports and monitor action closure., • Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses; produce reports and implement corrective actions., • Provide regular feedback to HSE and Project teams including lessons learned., • Liaise with regulatory bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive and local authorities., • Lead regular safety inspections and audits., • Ensure all personnel are inducted and trained on site-specific safety protocols., • Develop and maintain the project-specific Health and Safety Plan., • Monitor contractor and subcontractor HSE performance and provide monthly reports., • Ensure escalation of incidents and delivery of emergency response drills., • Review and report on all construction project activities from preconstruction to commissioning., • Prepare regular HSE performance reports for leadership teams., • Identify opportunities for improving safety and environmental practices., • Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and training sessions. Skills and Qualifications: • NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent)., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint., • Understanding of UK HSE regulatory requirements for construction site operations including CDM 2015, LOLER, WAH, EPA 1990., • Lead Auditor training (ISO 14001 or ISO 45001)., • 5 - 7 years’ experience in health, safety, and environmental management., • Experience in construction site HSE management., • Environmental management qualification (e.g., IEMA or equivalent)., • Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards., • Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, emergency response, and incident investigations., • Fire Safety/First Aid at Work certification (desirable).