HSE Manager

1. Health & Safety Strategy & Governance

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project and company-wide Health & Safety Management System (HSMS).
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• Ensure alignment with applicable legislation, client HSE standards, and international frameworks such as ISO 45001.
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• Advise senior management on H&S strategy, risk exposure, and improvement initiatives.
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• Set measurable H&S objectives, KPIs, and performance indicators.
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• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance.

2. Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with local and national health & safety legislation, construction regulations, and statutory requirements.
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• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure proactive implementation.
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• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, inspectors, and enforcement bodies.
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• Manage legal reporting obligations related to incidents, accidents, and dangerous occurrences.

3. Site Safety Management

• Conduct regular and ad-hoc site inspections, audits, and safety tours.
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• Identify hazards and ensure implementation of effective risk control measures.
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• Review, approve, and monitor:
• Risk Assessments
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• Method Statements (RAMS)
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• Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
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• Permits to Work (PTW)
• Ensure site activities comply with approved safety documentation.
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• Enforce site rules, PPE compliance, and safe working practices.

4. Contractor & Subcontractor Management

• Evaluate H&S competence of contractors and subcontractors during prequalification.
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• Monitor subcontractor compliance with site H&S requirements.
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• Ensure subcontractors submit compliant RAMS and training records.
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• Intervene and escalate where unsafe practices are observed.
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• Promote consistent safety standards across the supply chain.

5. Training, Competence & Safety Culture

• Develop and deliver:
• Site inductions
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• Toolbox talks
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• Safety briefings
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• Specialist H&S training
• Promote behavioural safety programs and workforce engagement initiatives.
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• Ensure personnel are competent, trained, and certified for their roles.
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• Actively promote a positive safety culture, encouraging hazard reporting and near-miss reporting.

6. Incident & Emergency Management

• Lead investigations into:
• Accidents
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• Incidents
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• Near misses
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• Unsafe acts and conditions
• Prepare detailed investigation reports including root cause analysis.
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• Implement corrective and preventative actions.
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• Develop and test emergency response plans.
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• Coordinate emergency drills and preparedness exercises.

7. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and auditable H&S records.
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• Produce regular reports including:
• Accident statistics
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• Near-miss data
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• Audit findings
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• Compliance metrics
• Provide H&S input into:
• Client reports
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• Tender submissions
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• Project reviews
• Support internal and external audits.

8. Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary H&S interface with clients and consultants.
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• Attend progress meetings, safety meetings, and audits.
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• Represent the company professionally during inspections and reviews.
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• Support project delivery while ensuring safety is never compromised.