Job Description:

Role: Senior HSE Engineer - Contract
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Rate: £30.77 - £35.90 per hour PAYE only (Plus holiday pay in addition)
Contract: Likely to be for 19 months and then convert to a permanent position (TBC based on further project requirements).
Shift: Monday - Friday. 9am-5:30pm

** Please note ** Applicants must already hold unrestricted rights to live and work in the UK. No sponsorships can be provided, now or in the future.

Are you an experienced HSE professional with a strong background in complex construction, industrial or commissioning environments?
I'm seeking a Senior HSE Engineer to provide hands-on Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) leadership on a major project involving Building Management Systems (BMS), fire detection and life-safety systems.
This is a key site-based role, ensuring safe installation, testing, commissioning and integration activities while driving a proactive, zero-harm culture across project teams and subcontractors.

Essential:

• Construction HSE Experience
• CDM (Construction Design Management)
• Contractor Management
• 5 years+ relevant experience

Main responsibilities include:

• Lead HSE activities across BMS, controls, fire systems, installation and commissioning, acting as the onsite client representative.
• Implement and monitor project HSE plans, safe systems of work and compliance with UK legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Prepare, review and verify risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), permits and HSE documentation.
• Identify and manage risks associated with electrical work, energisation, working at height, confined spaces and live working environments.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits and behavioural observations, ensuring corrective actions are completed promptly.
• Investigate incidents, establish root causes and implement preventative measures.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance, competency, training and adherence to approved RAMS and permit-to-work procedures.
• Support safe testing, commissioning and handover, including isolation and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) controls.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings, promoting workforce engagement and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with customers and project stakeholders, representing the project during HSE meetings, audits and inspections.
• Produce regular HSE performance reports covering KPIs, incidents, inspections, corrective actions and emerging risks.

Ideal Candidate profile:

• You'll be a confident, proactive HSE professional who can influence behaviours, challenge unsafe practices and translate customer and legislative requirements into practical site controls.
• A NEBOSH Diploma, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent recognised HSE qualification.
• IOSH membership; Chartered status would be advantageous.
• Strong experience in HSE roles within construction, industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure or commissioning environments.
• A sound understanding of UK HSE legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Proven experience in RAMS, risk assessments, permit-to-work systems, electrical safety and subcontractor assurance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with customers, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong auditing, incident investigation, reporting and documentation skills.
• The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and maintain high standards in a fast-paced project environment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within one or more of the following environments would be particularly beneficial:

• Building Management Systems (BMS), controls or fire and life-safety systems.
• Gigafactories or battery manufacturing.

• Automotive, semiconductor or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Energy, data centres or smart buildings.
• Complex commissioning, systems integration or operational-readiness projects.

Additional Information:

• Vetting will include a right to work check, drug screen, referencing and a DBS check.

• If you are interested in applying for this position, and you meet the above requirements, please apply immediately.
• Due to the number of applications we receive, it's not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.