Regional HSE Specialist for Real Estate Projects

Location:

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom     

Job ID:

R0090859

Date Posted:

2025-08-14

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Regional HSE Specialist for Real Estate and play a crucial role in enhancing our company's health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture. You will create, evaluate and administer operational health and safety programs for all workers at construction sites; inspect, monitor and evaluate the site HSE programs for value and effectiveness; analyze safety concerns and recommend solutions to the appropriate manager; and conduct investigations of site incidents, some of which may require litigation. This is an exciting opportunity to communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders and drive continuous improvement as a subject matter expert. You will work in a dynamic and innovative environment, where your contributions will have a direct impact on the safety and well-being of our employees and contractors, on our planet, and on the achievement of functional results. Additionally, you will be part of a global team, providing you with the opportunity to engage with diverse perspectives and cultures.

Location: Homebased with travel Europe wide.

(Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position)

How you'll make an impact:

• Drive a culture of safety and sustainability: Prioritize HSE in all decision-making processes, employ risk management and strategic planning, ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy's standards and regulations, and promote Net-Zero targets.
• Foster an initiative-taking HSE culture: Collaborate with the HSE function, Real Estate Regional Leads, Country Real Estate Managers, and Project Managers to increase awareness, engage team members in HSE programs, and promote a learning culture.
• Ensure regulatory compliance: Align projects, from construction to facilities management, with Hitachi Energy's HSE Operating System, and country and local legislation.
• Develop and maintain HSE competency: Equip team members with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles safely and responsibly.
• Support supplier and contractor management: Collaborate with external parties to ensure they adhere to Hitachi Energy's HSE standards.

Your Background:

• Proven experience in HSE management within the construction industry.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of relevant HSE regulations and standards.
• Ability to foster a culture of safety and sustainability.
• Proven ability to develop and implement HSE programs and initiatives.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid holidays per year
• Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.
• Travel throughout Europe.
• Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
• Valued employee contributions and bonus schemes.
• Company-subsidised meals and accommodation while working away.
• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact on society while also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.

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