HSE Supervisor
Location: South Sweden (site-based)Assignment Type: Short-term contract (approx. 3 months initially, with possibility of extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 hours/day; Saturday 08:00-13:00
Package: Day rate + accommodation + flights + local transport
Project Context
Support the safe execution of a major industrial construction project in Sweden. The HSE Supervisor will work alongside the HSE Manager, providing day-to-day support, monitoring, and supervision of occupational health and safety activities across the construction site. The role is key in ensuring contractors and subcontractors operate in compliance with project safety requirements, applicable legislation, and HSE standards, contributing to the overall safety performance and successful delivery of the project.
Role Purpose
Support the Site Management and HSE leadership team by supervising and monitoring all health, safety, and environmental activities on site. Ensure works are executed safely and in accordance with project procedures, local regulations, and client requirements. Act as a visible safety leader on site, conducting inspections, audits, and safety observations while promoting a proactive safety culture among all personnel.
Key Accountabilities
- HSE Site Supervision:
- Monitor construction activities for compliance with project HSE requirements.
- Verify implementation of site safety plans by contractors and subcontractors.
- Conduct regular site inspections and safety observations.
- Identify unsafe acts and conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Support the maintenance of a positive and proactive safety culture.
- Audits & Compliance Monitoring:
- Carry out HSE inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
- Review contractor safety performance and adherence to project procedures.
- Monitor compliance with Swedish regulations and site-specific HSE requirements.
- Follow up on corrective and preventive actions from inspections and audits.
- Assist in continual improvement of site safety standards and practices.
- Contractor Management:
- Interface with contractors and subcontractors regarding HSE matters.
- Verify that risk assessments and method statements are implemented effectively.
- Ensure personnel are working in accordance with approved procedures.
- Monitor permit-to-work compliance and safe working practices.
- Support contractor safety performance reviews.
- Safety Meetings & Communication:
- Participate in daily coordination meetings and Toolbox Talks.
- Promote HSE awareness among all site personnel.
- Communicate safety concerns and recommendations to project management.
- Support safety campaigns and behavioural safety initiatives.
- Assist in delivering safety briefings when required.
- Reporting & Documentation:
- Prepare reports relating to inspections, audits, observations, and incidents.
- Maintain accurate HSE records and documentation.
- Track corrective actions and monitor close-out activities.
- Support the preparation of HSE performance statistics and reports.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Assist in identifying opportunities to improve site HSE performance.
- Encourage proactive hazard identification and reporting.
- Support incident investigations and root cause analysis activities when required.
- Promote best practice across all construction activities.
- Contribute to the achievement of project HSE objectives and targets.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Conduct daily site safety inspections and walkthroughs.
- Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with HSE requirements.
- Participate in Toolbox Talks and safety meetings.
- Review ongoing construction activities and associated risks.
- Identify and report unsafe conditions and behaviours.
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked to completion.
- Liaise with site management, contractors, and HSE personnel.
- Prepare daily and weekly HSE activity reports.
- Support incident reporting and investigation activities.
- Maintain project safety documentation and records.
- Promote safe work practices throughout the site.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to occupational health and safety.
Requirements
- Experience:
- Minimum 5-10 years of HSE supervision experience on industrial construction projects.
- Proven experience on large-scale industrial plants, steel plants, manufacturing facilities, energy, EPC, or heavy construction projects.
- Strong background in occupational health and safety management within a construction environment.
- Experience supervising contractor and subcontractor HSE compliance.
- Previous experience working on international project sites is highly desirable.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Strong knowledge of construction health and safety requirements.
- Experience conducting HSE inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
- Familiarity with permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
- Understanding of incident investigation and corrective action processes.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and best practice standards.
- Ability to identify hazards and implement effective risk control measures.
- Software & Systems:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using electronic reporting and document management systems.
- Ability to prepare clear HSE reports and safety statistics.
- Communication & Leadership:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with multinational teams.
- Confident in challenging unsafe behaviours and promoting safe working practices.
- Strong organisational and reporting abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
- Italian language skills are advantageous but not essential.