HSE Lead

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Highview Power Carrington – LAES Project (FOAK)
50 MW / 300 MWh Liquid Air Energy Storage Facility | Greater Manchester

First‑of‑a‑kind, commercial‑scale greenfield delivery of a 50 MW / 300 MWh Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) facility, supporting long‑duration energy storage and the UK’s net‑zero transition.

The project utilises proprietary LAES technology, converting surplus renewable electricity into stored liquid air, with later pressurisation and reheating to drive turbines for electricity generation.

Role / Scope (Bilfinger UK):

• Principal contractor for Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation (MEI) construction, including structural steelwork
• Delivery of complex, safety‑critical systems within a novel technology environment
• Working within a large high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary integrated delivery team on a technically challenging FOAK scheme

A landmark project combining innovation, engineering excellence, and collaboration to deliver one of the UK’s most advanced energy storage assets.

To take a role leading the HSE Advisor(s) on the Highview - Carrington Project and providing HSE support and guidance to the Management Team to drive a positive safety culture.

Reports directly to the Project Director, additionally working closely to support the E&P HSE Manager with the implementation of the company HSE strategy, improvements to the company Business Management System and processes.

Act as a mentor and lead the Highview - Carrington Project HSE Advisor(s) while working closely with the Bilfinger Senior Project Manager, Project Manager and Construction Manager to ensure high standards and compliance with health, safety and environmental standards are implemented and maintained.

Working closely with the Client HSE team to ensure high standards and compliance with health, safety and environmental standards are implemented and maintained.

Promote and improve safety performance and create a strong HSE culture within the company by:

• Participate in the development project / site HSE plans that meet with company business objective. Working in conjunction with the Project Operational Management, and the Regional HSE Manager
• Leading and developing stakeholder relationships concerning HSE matters
• Disseminating experience and knowledge to the site team
• Providing competent health and safety guidance and advice
• Conducting frequent site monitoring, inspections and auditing to ensure legal compliance in accordance with BUK policy and procedures
• Being an active visible member of the team spending time on site engaging and interacting with site personnel and Client representatives
• Working with the Project Operational Management to enable them to take ownership and deliver HSE ‘through the line’
• Actively engaging with and advising Project Operational Management and Site Supervision on incident investigation and assisting the process through to satisfactory completion, closing the loop
• Driving safety culture, providing on-site informal coaching, safety interventions, toolbox talks and training and increasing hazards reported on-site
• Providing feedback to the workforce for all hazards identified on-site and maintaining open two-way communication
• Engaging with and developing relationships with Client HSE personnel and other contractors
• Working with and providing CDM advice and guidance to the Bilfinger Project Management Team on CDM compliance requirements during the Construction Phase of the project.

Work in conjunction with the E&P HSE Manager to:

• Provide support and deliver against Company targets and objectives
• Driving and maintaining site KPIs and safety control loop scores to ensure a positive reporting safety culture
• Promote the use of the company HSE Management System and identify any shortfalls or areas of improvement and report to the E&P HSE Manager
• Promote and support the Company Behavioural Safety Programme ‘Safety Works’

Report on concerns of non-compliance or potential non-adherence to legislation

Identify and monitor issues, create new ideas and identify areas to drive improvements to:

• Products and services

• Health, safety and environmental performance

Routine Duties:

• Provide support to the Project Operations Management to ensure all hazards associated with the site activities are identified and that risks to health, safety and the environment are assessed and that suitable control measures are implemented
• Ensure the Business Management System (BMS) is available to the working party, and all policies and procedures are adhered to
• Reviewing, amending and updating relevant safety documentation
• Ensure all accidents, incidents and near misses are being recorded within the ‘Active’ HSEQ reporting system, root cause analysis is completed and that suitable actions are assigned to mitigate future events occurring
• Disseminate HSE information to the site teams as directed by the HSE function on new regulations, practices and initiatives
• Give guidance and advice on matters relating to HSE systems and initiatives within Bilfinger UK
• Conduct HSE audits and inspections on-site
• Assist in developing, promoting and monitoring compliance with HSE performance indicators
• Develop and contribute towards the continual improvement of the HSE culture throughout the company
• Deliver on-site HSE training as required, provide inductions, safety briefings and toolbox talks as required
• Develop HSE Initiatives and support safety campaigns
• Provide guidance and support on HSE matters to on-site personnel and the Project Operational Management
• Ensure all HSE related concerns are reported and actively followed up with the Project Operational Management on site
• Collate comprehensive reports and develop presentations delivering safety information to Senior Leadership Team
• Attend Client meetings and manage HSE for site projects, supporting BUK management through transitions
• Ensure professional competencies are maintained
• Present safety information to the Client, leading and attending HSE meetings
• Share and promote safe working practices in accordance with the CDM Regulations.

If you have any questions please contact Leo Andrew Carvel Taylor ([email protected]).

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