ERSG Ltd
HSE Director - Birmingham / Midlands, UK
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Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead the UK HSE strategy, translating business objectives into clear priorities, standards, and improvement plans.
Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on HSE performance, regulatory compliance, operational risk, and governance.
Oversee HSE management systems, assurance programmes, audits, and performance reporting across the UK.
Lead, develop, and support HSE managers and wider teams, establishing clear expectations and promoting accountability.
Drive improvements in safety culture, leadership engagement, contractor management, and risk control.
Oversee significant incident investigations, ensuring appropriate root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
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Work with project directors, operational leaders, clients, contractors, and relevant external stakeholders to maintain and improve HSE standards.
Monitor changes in legislation, industry guidance, and emerging risks, ensuring the business responds appropriately.
Use performance data and assurance findings to identify trends, address weaknesses, and support continuous improvement.
Experience and Qualifications
Significant senior HSE leadership experience within renewable energy, power, major construction, civil engineering, utilities, or a related high-risk industry.
Experience developing and implementing HSE strategy across multiple projects, sites, regions, or business units.
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Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation, risk management, contractor assurance, and management systems.
Experience leading and developing HSE teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
Experience improving HSE performance through effective leadership, governance, and engagement.
NEBOSH Diploma or an equivalent
Chartered IOSH status
Equal Opportunities
ersg is an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
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