HSE Manager Decommissioning & CDM

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Health, Safety & Environment

This role provides a critical opportunity to oversee Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) activities during the preparation and implementation of our decommissioning activities in Offshore Wind, while acting as the central subject matter expert for all CDM 2015-related topics across Offshore Wind projects in development, construction, and decommissioning phases

The HSE Manager – Offshore Projects (Decommissioning & CDM) operates as an independent HSE expert, promoting cultural engagement and contractor collaboration, while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, implementation of robust risk management practices, and alignment with RWE's strategic goals

This role upholds RWE’s commitment to sustainability, safety innovation, and operational excellence by effectively aligning HSE systems and strategy with day-to-day project operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating risks across all operational levels. 

About the role;

Fulfill the role of Project HSE Manager within active decommissioning project(s) through concept, development, execution and completion phases  Provide professional HSE consultancy to decommissioning project teams, ensuring compliance with standards, regulations, and internal guidelines Produce, review, and update HSE-related documents for future decommissioning projects, including risk assessments, safety and environmental management plans  Support the development and implementation of the WeCare HSE Management Systems tailored to decommissioning activities Employ stakeholder mapping and communication strategies for transparency and collaboration with internal and external parties Act as the central subject matter expert for all CDM 2015 (Construction Design and Management Regulations) related matters within Offshore Wind projects  Serve as the primary advisor on CDM compliance topics across development, construction, and decommissioning projects, ensuring consistency and alignment with regulatory requirements  Provide guidance to Project Directors and Project HSE Managers on CDM roles, responsibilities, and implementation strategies, enabling legally compliant and safe project execution  Serve as the central point of contact for the UK Construction Organisation on all UK-specific compliance requirements, ensuring alignment with corporate governance, legal obligations, and project delivery standards 

Job requirements and experience:

In-depth knowledge of UK CDM 2015 Regulations and their application across offshore wind projects, including development, construction, and decommissioning phases  Demonstrated experience in liaising with UK Construction Organisations and regulatory bodies on compliance requirements and governance topics  Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with stakeholders Effective leadership and project management skills with experience in handling conflicting priorities Be willing and knowledgeable to help apply offshore wind HSE principles and requirements into the new area of decommissioning Be solution focused and have a willingness to be creative to develop and implement pragmatic solutions when issues are identified Skilled in preparing detailed reports and delivering presentations on technical and regulatory topics Highly detail-focused and analytical, demonstrating experienced decision-making and flexibility in complex, changing situations

Location: Swindon, London or Coventry or any UK Offshore Site Office

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