HSE Engineer – Substation and Cable

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE management systems, policies, and procedures tailored to transmission works, including live-line work, switchyards, tower erection, stringing, and cabling.
• Lead risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), and permit-to-work processes.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and field observations, and track corrective actions and trends.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, and produce root-cause analyses and effective corrective actions.
• Manage contractor HSE performance and pre-qualification.
• Deliver training and toolbox talks on electrical hazards, working at height, rescue, LOTO, PPE, and emergency response.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and keep guidance up to date with industry standards and best practices.
• Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, reporting systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of overall experience, including at least 5 years on similar projects, in HSE roles related to power transmission, utilities, or heavy civil works.
• Strong understanding of electrical hazards, high-voltage safety, working-at-height requirements, fall protection, and rescue procedures.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation, and audit programmes.
• Recognised safety certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both on site and at leadership level.
• Experience with live-line maintenance, substation commissioning, transmission line construction, and cable works.
• Familiarity with IMS, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and applicable local regulatory frameworks.
• Certification in first aid, rope rescue, or other relevant technical specialisations would be an advantage.

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