HSE Field Lead

Field HSE Lead – Teesside

Join a major energy project in Teesside as a Field HSE Lead, where you’ll take the lead on site safety and environmental management within a large‑scale carbon capture development. This role is ideal for an experienced HSE professional seeking a long‑term project opportunity on a day‑rate contract working outside IR35.


Salary

£625 per day (Outside IR35)


Location and Working Pattern

Teesside – on‑site, full‑time contract (approximately 12 months, starting as soon as possible).


Client Overview

Our client is a leading global engineering and construction organisation delivering complex energy and infrastructure projects, including major decarbonisation programmes in the UK.


Responsibilities

• Implement HSE management systems at site, including for subcontractors, in alignment with company, IOGP and ISO standards.
• Act as the main HSE focal point, managing all on‑site HSE matters.
• Lead and develop a team of four HSE Officers.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and UK health and safety legislation.
• Support and advise project and site management teams on HSE matters.
• Collaborate closely with the environmental management team on site.
• Lead accident and incident investigations to identify root causes and improvement actions.
• Establish and implement HSE monitoring and audit programmes.
• Lead the risk management process, including HAZOP, HAZID and risk assessments.
• Liaise with the client, subcontractors and regulatory authorities.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans for identified site scenarios.

Must‑have Requirements

• Proven experience as an HSE Manager or within senior HSE roles on major engineering or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of international oil and gas producer standards.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent qualification).
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification.
• In‑depth knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK safety legislation.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Experience working within energy transition or carbon capture projects.
• Previous leadership experience in managing multi‑disciplinary HSE teams.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Benefits

• Day‑rate contract outside IR35
• Opportunity to contribute to UK net‑zero and carbon reduction initiatives

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced HSE professional ready to take ownership of safety leadership on a transformational project, apply today to join this exciting opportunity in Teesside.

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