Job description
GOLDBECK SOLAR is a leading provider of turnkey solar systems on commercial roofs and ground-mounted utility-scale PV power plants. With our team of dedicated employees, we develop, plan, build, operate and finance photovoltaic systems in Germany, Europe and worldwide - tailor-made with a standardized approach.
What you can expect
As HSE Team Manager (m/f/d) in the UK, you will take responsibility for leading our on-site HSE / CDM Managers and further developing our HSE standards, processes and reporting structures. You will play a key role in strengthening health, safety and environmental performance across our UK projects, supporting both site operations and back-office HSE processes.
The role is based at our Farnborough UK Office and includes regular travel to project sites across the UK.
Tasks
- Lead and support the on-site HSE / CDM Managers across UK projects
- Hold the HSE team accountable for site HSE performance and reporting
- Conduct regular site visits and spot checks to monitor HSE standards
- Lead incident management processes and support follow-up actions
- Carry out performance reviews for HSE team members
- Support the Tendering team with HSE input for PQQs, RFQs and ITTs
- Review employer's requirements from an HSE perspective
- Conduct annual reviews of HSE policies and procedures
- Monitor legislative changes and ensure implementation in UK processes
- Support the achievement of relevant ISO certifications for the UK entity
- Plan and deliver HSE training for HSE / CDM Managers, Site Managers and Site Supervisors
- Work closely with Project Delivery and ESG teams to improve UK delivery standards related to HSE
Profile
- Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field
- Several years of experience in HSE, ideally within utility-scale solar projects
- Strong understanding of site-based HSE / CDM management in the UK
- Experience in leading, coordinating or developing HSE teams
- Good understanding of HSE policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
- Experience with incident management, site inspections and HSE reporting
- Knowledge of ISO certification processes would be an advantage
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Structured, organized and solution-oriented way of working
- Confident leadership style with the ability to hold teams accountable
- Fluent English skills
- Willingness to travel regularly to project sites across the UK
Benefits
- Open, trusting and professional cooperation with a focus on success and enjoyment in daily work
- Cooperation with a highly trained international team in a dynamic, international market
- Best conditions for independent work as well as exciting and challenging topics
- The opportunity to actively shape and improve HSE standards within a growing UK organization
- Participation in shaping the global energy revolution
- Employee events
Your contact person for questions
Patricia Bous
Talent Acquisition Partner
+49 6201 7103-350
Typical pay for similar roles
EstimateThe middle half of pay advertised on Rejobs for this group over the last 24 months. This employer has not stated a salary.
About this role
About GOLDBECK SOLAR Group
Company Overview
GOLDBECK SOLAR Group, a subsidiary of the Goldbeck Group
HeadquartersHirschberg an der Bergstraße, Germany
Founded2001
SizeApproximately 550 employees and a revenue of 218.8 million euros in 2023 (source: goldbecksolar.com).
What They Do
Goldbeck Solar focuses exclusively on solar photovoltaic technology, providing turnkey, large-scale systems for open spaces, industrial, and commercial rooftops. The company is not involved in wind energy, storage solutions, or hydrogen, but offers integration solutions for photovoltaics (source: wikipedia.org). Their services encompass the entire value chain: project development for landowners and developers, engineering/procurement/construction (EPC), operations and maintenance (O&M) services for yield optimization, asset management for risk reduction, and financing through Goldbeck Solar Investment (source: goldbecksolar.com). Their products include proprietary substructures such as the Sunovation and Sunolition systems, designed for flat roofs and open spaces, emphasizing the quality of "Made in Germany" (source: goldbecksolar.com).
Projects & Track Record
Goldbeck Solar has completed remarkable projects, including early open space installations in Spain in 2008, with a cumulative installed capacity of 200 MWp in North America by 2022 and an additional 200 MWp planned for 2023 (source: wikipedia.org). The company holds an O&M portfolio of 1.5 GWp and has constructed a total of 2.5 GWp across 20 countries (source: goldbecksolar.com). Key customers include industrial companies, municipalities, and landowners, with partnerships established with Fraunhofer ITWM for software solutions and with Ensinger/BASF for mounting systems (source: goldbecksolar.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Goldbeck Solar reported a revenue of 218.8 million euros and 150 employees in 2023, with an increase to 365 employees by April 2023 (source: goldbecksolar.com). The company was awarded the title of TOP Employer 2022 in the energy sector, highlighting the team's commitment (source: goldbecksolar.com). There have been no major acquisitions or mergers since independence in 2018, instead, there has been steady organic growth with an O&M portfolio of 1.5 GWp by 2023 (source: growjo.com).
Working There
Goldbeck Solar offers positions in project development, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), O&M/Asset Management, sales, finance/accounting, and HR, with international job opportunities (source: goldbecksolar.com). Recruitment takes place both at the headquarters in Hirschberg an der Bergstraße and at subsidiaries in North America, the UK, Poland, the Netherlands, and Mexico (source: growjo.com). The company culture is characterized by a family-run structure under founder Joachim Goldbeck and a strong focus on team enthusiasm for solar energy (source: goldbecksolar.com).
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