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Job Description
HSE Manager 1
16/07/2026
Job Description: 

At Metlen Energy and Metals we are currently looking for an HSE Manager professional to join our Renewables Division in the UK.

 

 

Your role will encompass: 

 

During the development and preconstruction phase

 

  • Prepare and plan the stages for construction, including:

 

    • Liasing with the development and grid departments to ensure all planning conditions are fully met and discharged 
    • Liaising with the client, PD, Designers and PM to ensure good communication between all duty holders 
    • Liaising with the Project Director, Client Project Director, PM and Landlord to attend the kick off meeting 
    • Assisting the other HSE Managers when required to read, collate and all HSE requirements from the Preconstruction Information (PCI), associated documentation and planning conditions relevant to the project 
    • Liasing with the whole project team to ensure that all foreseeable risks and hazards are identified and included in the construction phase health and safety plan 
    • Liasing with PD and designers to ensure the Design Risk Assessment is produced and updated through all phases of construction 
    • Providing advice to the project team on all matters of HSE in consultation with the other HSE Managers

 

During the Construction Phase:

 

  • Attend an initial site meeting to ensure that all members to the project team are aware of their roles and responsibilities in regard to HSE.
  • Advise on the correct site establishment, including ensuring welfare is sufficient and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Ensure that the HSE site manager is aware of the METKA EGN Safe Management System (SMS) and adheres to it.
  • Provide HSE advice to the project team, conduct HSE monitoring and audits to ensure that Metlen's management systems are implemented. 
  • Conduct HSE audits and produce HSE audit reports for closings out HSE issues.
  • In the event of an accident or incident there may be a need to conduct an internal investigation, this could be through us not being satisfied with the investigation carried out by the HSE site manager or if requested by the client or Health and Safety Executive or Environmental Agency
  • Prior to energization and works completion conduct a HSE site inspection to ensure that all mandatory H&S signage and measures are in place.
  • Assist the project team in the collation of the documentation required for the power plant health and safety file.
  • Collation of construction phase HSE site folders according to Metlen's SMS. 

 

During the O&M Phase

 

  • Conduct annual HSE audits to ensure that METKA EGN is compliant with HSE law, legislations and regulations and check that our main O&M contactors HSE management systems are compliant.
  • When other subcontractors are employed other than the main O&M contractors ensure full compliance in regards to HSE which means several additional requirements e.g., RAMS review/approval, preparation of CPP if required, notification to HSE if required, review competencies of workers, issue PTW and ensure compliance with our SMS, ensure contractors are on our approved subcontractor list (PQQ approved), etc.
  • Ensure that all H&S signage is in place.
  • Take the HSE lead in ensuring safe systems of work (SSoW) and safe conditions are in place around the whole site.
  • Ensure the site is fully compliant with all H&S documentation.
  • Ensure the site is fully compliant with Fire Reform Regulations.
  • Undertake a thorough review of all risk assessments and method statements.
  • Conduct accident/incident investigation post incident and produce detailed report showing key findings, root cause and conclusions/recommendations.
  • Produce HSE audit reports and provide to the Metlen O&M PMs and contractors for closing out.

 

 

 

What you bring to the role:

 

  • 8+ Years proven experience in strong Construction Health, Safety and Envrionmental Management experience in large scale solar and/or battery plants on EPC Side
  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate, or industry-recognized equivalent, desirable but not mandatory 
  • NEBOSH Environmental Certificate desirable but not mandatory
  • NEBOSH Fire Cert Desirable but not mandatory 
  • ISO9001, 14001, 45001 Internal or Lead Auditor Desirable but not mandatory 
  • Risk Assessment Cert desirable but not mandatory 
  • IT Literate with demonstrable Microsoft Office and document management skills
  • Driving license
  • In-date First aider ticket (FAW)

 

 

Your benefits:

 

  • To be discussed during the interview.

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