Project HSE Lead

Project HSE Lead

Location: Central London

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + benefits

A leading construction contractor is seeking an experienced Project Safety Lead to take ownership of health, safety and environmental performance on a prestigious, high-profile project in central London.

This is a key, site-based leadership role, working closely with the Project Director, delivery teams and supply chain to ensure HSE is embedded at every stage of the project lifecycle.

The role will suit a proactive and visible HSE professional who can influence at all levels, drive standards on site, and operate confidently within a fast-paced, technically complex construction environment.

Key Responsibilities of the Project Safety Lead

• Act as the lead HSE representative on site, supporting the project leadership team
• Drive the implementation of HSE strategy, ensuring standards are consistently met and exceeded
• Review and challenge construction phase plans, RAMS and safe systems of work
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and assurance activities, identifying areas for improvement
• Lead incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and effective corrective actions
• Engage with subcontractors and site teams to promote a strong, proactive safety culture
• Lead a team of HSE Advisors
• Monitor HSE performance, providing clear reporting and insight to senior stakeholders
• Ensure effective contractor management, inductions and ongoing compliance

The Project Safety Lead will have

• Proven experience in a lead HSE role on large-scale projects valued at £100m+
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification), ideally working towards or holding CMIOSH
• Strong background in complex, high-value construction environments (e.g. data centres, commercial, fit out, infrastructure)
• Confident communicator, able to engage from site level through to senior leadership
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced project environment
• Ideally have the ability to start asap