HSE Site Manager

Location: Wednesbury

Contract HSE Site Manager – Wednesbury, West Midlands – initial 3/4 month contract

Our client is seeking to hire an experience HSE Site Manager to be based at ongoing project-site in Wednesbury, West Midlands.

The nature of the project is commercial-scale PV solar installation at existing manufacturing site.

Rate:
Negotiable

Duration:
June / July 2026

Working Hours:

Typically, 9am-5pm but may be flexible

Duties /

Experience:

A few years of site experience with HSE qualifications required. If not site‑experienced, must be able to demonstrate in practice how they manage safety, including the management of contractors on site.
Representing the end client – site supervision “basic eyes and ears” mostly to keep a strong HSE focus
Liaising with the site team, who maintain strict site protocols – procedures
Distribution hub so a lot of monitoring who / what is coming in and out
Conducting morning toolbox talks and morning kick‑off meetings.
Performing wind velocity checks and wet‑surface / rain condition reviews – is the site safe
Contractor Management – communication ability to make decisions
Managing entry and exit of four contractor groups:
Roof clearance / prep team
Roofer – PV‑trained for implementation
Electricians
Roof repairs and upgrades team
Collecting names, numbers, and headcount per day, evidenced via email or records.
Ensuring all contractors adhere to site safety procedures.
Compliance / Safety
Checking Permits to Work.
Ensuring “CDM” rules are adhered to.
Maintaining documentation and communicating via email (basic Microsoft Office skills required).
Awareness or experience on Roof environments

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