HSE Manager; TEMP

Position: HSE Manager (TEMP)
Are you a seasoned H&S professional who thrives on setting the strategic direction for safety? Do you have a passion for building robust safety cultures and ensuring zero harm on complex projects? I am looking for an exceptional Health & Safety Lead to spearhead our safety vision for a crucial upcoming project.

In this pivotal role, you won't just implement policies; you will shape them. You'll be the ultimate H&S authority, translating corporate standards and legal requirements into a pragmatic, project-specific safety strategy that protects our people and assets. From initial design through to handover, you'll embed safety excellence at every stage, ensuring compliance and fostering a proactive safety mindset across our entire project ecosystem, employees, contractors, and stakeholders alike.

If you're ready to make a significant impact, drive best-in-class safety practices, and ensure the successful and safe delivery of a high-profile project, this is your opportunity.

Join us and be the architect of our project's safety success!

Health & Safety Strategy & Governance
Develop and maintain the project's Health & Safety strategy, management plans, standards, and procedures;
Translate corporate H&S policies, standards, and regulatory requirements into practical project-specific requirements;
Act as the H&S authority within the project team and provide expert advice to project leadership;
Ensure alignment between project objectives and corporate safety expectations;
Monitor changes in legislation and industry standards and assess their impact on project activities.

H&S Management Throughout the Project Lifecycle
Ensure H&S requirements are integrated into design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness activities;
Lead project risk assessments, task risk assessments, and other safety reviews;
Establish, implement, and maintain project safety procedures, work instructions, and permit-to-work systems;
Ensure contractor safety management requirements are defined, communicated, and monitored;
Verify compliance with critical safety programs including LOTO, confined space entry, working at heights, electrical safety, lifting operations, contractor management, and ATEX requirements where applicable;
Ensure suitable emergency response arrangements are developed, tested, and maintained throughout the project.

Site Safety Leadership
Provide visible safety leadership across all project locations;
Conduct regular site inspections, safety walks, audits, and behavioral observations;
Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and non-conformities;
Ensure root cause analyzes are completed and corrective and preventive actions are implemented;
Stop work when unsafe conditions present unacceptable risk.

Training, Awareness & Safety Culture
Drive a proactive safety culture within the project organization;
Develop and deliver H&S inductions, toolbox talks, awareness campaigns, and training programs;
Coach project managers, engineers, supervisors, and contractors on H&S expectations and responsibilities;
Promote continuous improvement and employee engagement in safety initiatives.

Compliance, Auditing & Assurance
Plan and execute H&S audits, inspections, and compliance reviews;
Coordinate external audits and regulatory inspections;
Ensure timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions;
Support achievement and maintenance of relevant certifications and management system requirements;
Act as lead auditor for project H&S assessments when required.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Define, track, and report project H&S KPIs and leading indicators;
Analyze trends, identify emerging risks, and recommend improvement measures;
Prepare H&S performance reports for project governance meetings and senior management;
Maintain accurate documentation and records related to safety performance and compliance.

Stakeholder Management
Collaborate closely with project management, engineering teams, operations, contractors, and external authorities;
Represent the project in discussions with regulators, insurers, external auditors, and other stakeholders regarding Health & Safety matters;
Facilitate alignment and knowledge sharing between project teams and operational sites;
Drive continuous improvement of H&S practices throughout the project lifecycle;
Identify opportunities to reduce risk through engineering, organizational, and behavioral interventions;
Capture and share lessons learned across the project and wider organization.

Continuous Improvement
Drive continuous improvement of H&S practices throughout the project lifecycle;
Identify opportunities to reduce risk through engineering, organizational, and behavioral interventions;
Capture and share lessons learned across the project and wider organization.

Qualifications
Higher professional education (HBO) working and thinking level, preferably in a relevant field of study such as safety/environment/technology, engineering, or management;
A completed HVK training or Integrated Safety…