Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Position: Health, Safety & Environmental Manager
Location: Welham Green

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–£75,000 + £+ £5,500 Car Allowance or Company Car + 28 Days Annual Leave + Private Healthcare + Enhanced Pension Scheme & Bonus - Southern Region & North Home Counties - Infrastructure/Utilities – : (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–£75,000 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