Our client supports major international projects across the energy, mining, power and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex cargo movements through ports and project sites worldwide. This is a key leadership role for a safety professional with strong experience in heavy logistics, lifting operations and high-risk environments.
The Role
You will take ownership of the global HSE strategy, embedding a proactive and practical safety culture across all operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the development and implementation of global HSE strategy
• Promote a strong safety culture across offices, logistics hubs and project sites
• Act as the central point of HSE expertise
• Provide guidance on heavy lift and abnormal cargo operations
• Strengthen subcontractor HSE management and engagement
• Work closely with engineering teams on major projects
Operational & Project Support
• Support global tenders with HSE documentation
• Develop and implement project-specific HSE plans
• Oversee subcontractor management and onboarding
• Support heavy lift / OOG load-outs and documentation review
• Monitor high-volume transport activities
• Oversee warehousing and laydown operations
Governance & Compliance
• Lead and support ISO audits
• Manage HSE reporting and risk registers
• Conduct incident investigations and implement lessons learned
• Drive near-miss reporting and HSE awareness
• Monitor travel risks to high-risk regions
• Maintain high HSE standards across all environments
About You
• Passionate about safety and operational excellence
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
• Professional, credible and solutions-focused
• Proactive with a hands-on approach
• Comfortable working across international operational environments
• Strong IT and reporting system capability
Qualifications & Experience
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
• Experience within logistics, ports, heavy transport or project environments
• Strong knowledge of lifting operations and heavy cargo handling
• Understanding of LOLER regulations
• Experience within international projects
• Familiar with major energy / mining client standards
• Lead Auditor qualification (desirable)
Salary description
£75000.00 - £75000.00 per year