Job Description:

Astute is partnering with a leading global EPC contractor delivering major utility scale solar developments across the East Midlands to recruit 3 Health and Safety Supervisors for projects in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

These Health and Safety Supervisor positions offer a competitive salary and company benefits, with a planned start date of November 2026.

If you're an experienced Health and Safety Supervisor looking to play a key role in delivering large scale renewable energy projects while promoting high standards of safety and environmental responsibility, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Health and Safety Supervisor role
Reporting to the site management team, you will:

• Implement project HSE requirements and ensure compliance with construction safety plans and relevant legislation.
• Review construction drawings, RAMS and risk assessments, identifying hazards and ensuring appropriate control measures are in place.
• Maintain site HSE documentation, including safety files, environmental assessments and emergency plans.
• Deliver site inductions and brief subcontractors on project specific hazards, safe working practices and procedures.
• Monitor site activities, conduct inspections and address unsafe practices to maintain a safe working environment.
• Oversee site welfare, fire safety, first aid, signage, security and traffic management arrangements.
• Manage environmental compliance, including waste management and pollution prevention measures.
• Liaise with subcontractors, utility providers, local authorities and other stakeholders on HSE matters.
• Coordinate emergency responses, report incidents and lead investigations, producing reports with findings and recommendations.
• Ensure all HSE records are maintained and project documentation is completed and handed over at project closeout.

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or an equivalent recognised construction health and safety qualification.
• A valid First Aid at Work qualification, including defibrillator training.
• A sound understanding of construction health and safety legislation, risk management and environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of RAMS, construction-phase safety planning, emergency procedures and site documentation requirements.

Personal skills
The Health and Safety Supervisor role would suit someone who is:

• Experienced in construction HSE, ideally within renewable energy projects.
• Confident communicating safety requirements and challenging unsafe practices.
• Proactive in identifying risks and implementing practical solutions.
• Organised, with strong attention to detail and compliance.
• Effective at managing subcontractors and working with site teams.
• Calm under pressure and capable of managing incidents and emergencies.

Salary and benefits of the Health and Safety Supervisor role

• Completive salary
• 10% pension
• Private health
• Life insurance

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