HSE Manager Staffordshire

Our Client, a German company specialized in leading utility-scale solar development, are currently looking for a HSE Site Consultant with commencement works in August 2026 near Penkridge.

Pre-commencement work (Part Time) - 01st of August to 23rd of August 2026
During construction (Full Time) - 24th August 2026 to 04th August 2027
Post mechanical works (Part Time) - TBC

Being on site full-time from the start of construction work, Mon-Friday (8h per day/40h per week) until mechanical completion. Remote/Online work is not accepted except for the pre-construction phase. – From mechanical completion until the site is energized and handed over, the service will be determined as full-time or part-time based on mutual evaluation.

Key Responsibilities: –

Act as the Health & Safety lead and point of contact for solar PV construction projects under the role of Principal/General Contractor.
Full compliance with the CDM 2015 regulations in the United Kingdom, and all requirements applicable to main contractor/general contractor in other countries, must be ensured.
Prepare, review, and approve risk assessments including fire risk assessment, method statements (RAMS), and site-specific safety plans.
Monitor and enforce compliance with environmental, fire safety, and occupational health requirements.
Verify competence, training records, and certifications of all site personnel and subcontractors prior to and during site activities.
Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies as required.
Advise and inform on applicable legal requirements (to ensure legal conformity).

Required Competencies & Qualifications:
– Minimum 5 years of proven site-based project experience as a Health & Safety practitioner within construction projects, preferably in solar PV or renewables.
– Strong working knowledge of local occupational health and safety legislation, including (but not limited to) having a strong understanding of the principal contractor's responsibilities under CDM 2015 in the UK and local construction and energy occupational health and safety regulations.
– Demonstrated competence in conducting risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and site specific risk evaluations, audits and inspections, including Environmental risks, Fire risks, Working at height, Electrical and plant-related hazards
– Powering the Energy Transition HSE Scope of Work
– Proven ability to assess and verify competence, training, and certification of site personnel and subcontractors in line with legal and client requirements.
– Fluent in spoken and written English (minimum in C1 level), with excellent communication skills and the ability to prepare clear safety documents, trainings, inductions, TBTs, Emergency Plans, investigations and reports.
– Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, related technical field or NEBOSH Diploma as a minimum.
– Ability to work independently on site and liaise effectively with project managers, site managers, contractors, and external stakeholders.
– Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
– Driving license (Cat. B).
– Valid first aid training certificate