HSE Manager - Wind Farm - FIFO - Southern WA

HSE Manager - Wind Farm - FIFO - Southern WA

UGL - Projects - New Energy is seeking a full-time HSE Manager for a major renewable energy development in Western Australia. This role is based onsite in Perth WA.

UGL is a leader in Australia’s energy transition, delivering large-scale solar, wind, and battery projects across Australia. This position is within our Energy & Industrial portfolio, supporting the delivery of significant renewable infrastructure. The initial project for this role will be the Narrogin Wind Farm, located approximately 160km south-east of Perth. The Narrogin Wind Farm is a major renewable energy development in Western Australia, with a capacity of approximately 200 MW, and will be instrumental in WA’s energy transition.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a high-profile wind energy project with a Tier 1 contractor. It is a FIFO role with a 10/4 roster, providing exposure to a broader New Energy project pipeline and the chance to join an established project team with strong HSE leadership and support.

About the Role The HSE Manager will provide leadership, guidance, and strategic direction for all health, safety, environment, and quality activities. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will serve as a trusted advisor and a key member of the project leadership team. Your responsibilities will include fostering a strong safety culture and ensuring adherence to UGL’s HSE Management System, legislative requirements, and client expectations. This is a hands-on, site-based role that combines field presence with governance, coaching, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of UGL’s HSE management systems.
• Drive a strong safety culture across project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Provide expert guidance on legislation, standards, risk management, and compliance.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, audits, HSSE documentation, and reporting.
• Lead and deliver HSSE improvement initiatives and KPIs, and mentor site-based HSE teams.

What We Offer

• Access to our OneRewards Discount Program.
• Discounted Medibank health insurance.
• Participation in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
• 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
• Career shaping through an Individual Development Plan.

About You

• Similar experience as an HSE Manager within renewable construction projects (solar, BESS, or wind).
• Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, or similar.
• Sound knowledge of WHS, environmental, and workers compensation legislation, and its application on construction sites.
• Demonstrated experience embedding and maintaining HSE management systems.
• Proven ability to lead investigations, audits, and build strong relationships, influencing outcomes and leading by example on site.

About Us UGL provides respected end-to-end engineering, construction, operation, and maintenance services across various sectors, including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water, and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, and work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and completion of a pre-employment medical.

Job Ref: 268319