Director HSE

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Company Description Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation. Transforming Waste into Value. At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to‑X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role directly contributes to turning waste into energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond. Find out more at www.kanadevia-inova.com. Job Description Kanadevia Inova is seeking an HSE Director for the UK, who will partner with the Group HSE Director, Business Units, and Country Operations to provide strategic HSE support, establish integrated management systems, and guide organisational growth. Lead and maintain the HSE Management System, ensuring compliance with international standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Achilles), legal registers, and best practices across all sites and operations. Oversee HSE performance across projects—conduct audits, lead accident investigations, analyse trends, and implement initiatives that enhance safety culture and reduce risk. Manage project and country‑level HSE resources, ensuring competency, budget control, emergency preparedness, technical supervision, and continuous alignment with company and legal expectations. Provide regular training, prepare HSE documents for bids, deliver performance reports, support senior management requests, and develop strong client relationships. Collaborate cross‑functionally to forecast future HSE resource needs, support mobilisation planning, and ensure operational readiness across all current and upcoming projects. Qualifications Job Specific Qualifications Demonstrated leadership in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) with ability to set strategic direction and drive cultural transformation across international construction and process‑engineering environments. Extensive global construction experience, delivering technical guidance and creative vision across headquarters and large‑scale project sites, with a proven record of high HSE performance. Strong people leadership capabilities, including direct line management of teams up to 30 members, resource planning, performance optimisation, and organisational change management. Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks in environment and occupational health & safety, translating requirements into robust processes, standards, and business improvements. Highly analytical and solutions‑driven, with expertise in gap analysis, continuous improvement, client relationship management, and complex problem‑solving across construction and plant engineering operations. Competence in working methods Excellent presentation, communication, and reporting skills, with advanced proficiency in MS Office and evidence‑based HSE communication. Strong capability in assessing training needs and implementing high‑quality HSE training solutions available in the global market. Proven leadership in organising and prioritising departmental workloads, managing performance expectations, and ensuring operational efficiency. Skilled negotiator with auditing competence and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Fluent in English, with professional confidence to engage, challenge, and advise senior leaders, clients, and cross‑functional teams. Additional Information Salary from £100,000 per annum. Annual salary review and bonus award. Pension scheme up to 10% employer contribution. Life insurance 4x Salary. Disability insurance. Private medical and dental insurance. Career path options. For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing Services for Renewable Energy #J-18808-Ljbffr