Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Looking to lead HSE strategy across multi-million-pound water frameworks?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a major UK Principal Contractor to appoint a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager for key Southern Water and Affinity Water frameworks. You’ll play a senior leadership role across a growing programme of works, with individual projects exceeding £60m.

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager – £70,000–£85,000 + £+ £5,500 Car Allowance or Company Car + 28 Days Annual Leave + Private Healthcare + Enhanced Pension Scheme & Bonus – Southern Region & North Home Counties – Infrastructure/Utilities – ID: (phone number removed)

The Opportunity:

* Lead on HSE strategy across two major water frameworks

* Join an established SHEQ team, managing 8+ professionals

* Drive cultural change and strategic improvement across MEICA and civils schemes

* Influence senior leaders and work closely with clients and regulators

* Be part of a growing region with £140m turnover and increasing demand

What’s in it for you?:

* £70,000–£85,000 base (flex for exceptional candidates)

* Company Car or £5,500 Car Allowance

* Up to 10% bonus

* Private medical (with family option)

* 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays (Ability to Purchase)

* Excellent pension and professional development support

What you'll be doing:

* Leading framework-wide health, safety, and environmental performance

* Coaching and developing HSE team members (Advisors to Senior Advisors)

* Collaborating with senior stakeholders including the Head of HSE, Regional Ops Directors, and Framework MDs

* Using data to drive performance, spot trends and implement improvements

* Working 2 days from home, 2 days in either Rickmansworth or Southampton offices, and 1 day on site or flex

What we’re looking for:

* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

* Experience managing teams in a tier 1 civils or MEICA environment

* Strong stakeholder engagement – from site teams to SLT

* Demonstrable success improving safety culture and performance

* Background in water, utilities, MEICA, or groundworks

Interested in making a lasting impact on essential infrastructure?
Let’s have a confidential chat today