About the role

MMD Recruitment is partnering with a leading renewable energy business to appoint an experienced HSE Manager on a contract basis. Working across a major portfolio of transmission, BESS (Battery Energy Storage) and high-voltage power projects, you will take ownership of health, safety and environmental performance from front-end planning through to delivery.

This is a full-time contract engagement, five days per week, based in Sydney with travel to project sites as required. The client is ready to move quickly, an immediate start is available for the right person.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE policies, procedures and management systems tailored to transmission, BESS and HV construction environments
• Lead risk assessments, hazard analyses and safety-in-design input across project stages
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, determine root causes and drive corrective actions to closure
• Deliver HSE training, coaching and toolbox engagement to site personnel and subcontractors
• Monitor compliance, supporting regulations, and electrical and network safety standards
• Maintain HSE records, statistics and reporting to track leading and lagging indicators
• Liaise with regulators, environmental agencies, network operators and internal stakeholders
• Conduct site inspections and audits, including subcontractor HSE performance reviews
• Develop and manage emergency response and incident management procedures
• Champion a visible, positive safety culture across all project teams