HSE Project Lead

Job Description

Project HSE Lead – Data Centre

Location: London

Salary: £85,000 - £100,000 + benefits

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project HSE Lead to join a leading construction business delivering a large-scale data centre project in London.

This role will suit an ambitious and driven HSE professional who enjoys operating in a highly visible leadership position within technically challenging construction environments. Working alongside senior operational teams, you will play a key role in shaping project culture, influencing behaviours and ensuring exceptional HSE standards are maintained throughout delivery.

The Project HSE Lead key responsibilities:

• Take ownership of HSE performance across a major data center project
• Lead, mentor and support a team of site-based HSE Advisors
• Build strong relationships with project delivery teams, subcontractors and client representatives
• Drive engagement and behavioural safety initiatives across site
• Support operational teams with safe planning and delivery of works
• Conduct site inspections, assurance activities and incident investigations
• Review construction phase documentation including RAMS and permit systems
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Provide clear leadership and direction on all HSE matters across the project

The Project HSE Lead will have:

• Previous experience in a senior HSE position on large-scale construction projects
• Strong background within data centres, M&E, fit-out or technically complex construction environments
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, client-facing project environment
• Proven experience leading or mentoring HSE Advisors
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification essential
• Ideally CMIOSH or progressing toward chartered status
• Strong communication, leadership and influencing skills