HSE Manager

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading specialist engineering firm on the appointment of a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager
.

This is a senior, hands‑on HSE leadership role supporting manufacturing and assembly facilities, where you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving robust Health, Safety & Environmental systems. Working closely with operational teams, project delivery functions and senior leadership, you will ensure HSE considerations are embedded at every stage – from fabrication and assembly through to site installation.

You will also lead and develop the HSE team, promote behavioural safety, and act as a key liaison across facilities, projects and client stakeholders to ensure full compliance with legal, ISO and client requirements.

• Develop, implement and maintain HSE policies, procedures and management systems aligned with legal, ISO and client standards
• Lead HSE compliance across manufacturing and assembly operations, ensuring safe fabrication, modularisation and installation activities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, embedding behavioural safety and innovative best‑practice approaches
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments, site inspections, audits and compliance monitoring across multiple facilities
• Lead investigations into incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Collaborate with project delivery teams and client representatives to ensure HSE requirements are integrated into planning and execution
• Act as the primary HSE liaison for facilities, providing visible on‑site support and expert guidance
• Develop and lead a team of Health & Safety Officers, including recruitment, mentoring, training and performance management
• Allocate HSE resources effectively across projects and sites to ensure consistent oversight
• Monitor regulatory compliance and ensure environmental standards, including waste and sustainability requirements, are met
• Analyse HSE data and performance metrics, preparing reports and driving improvements based on trends
• Promote strong cross‑functional communication to embed a positive, accountable safety culture

• 5+ years’ experience in an HSE role within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Relevant Health and Safety qualifications (NEBOSH, etc.)
• Experience leading, developing and managing HSE teams
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
• Working knowledge of current HSE legislation and compliance frameworks
• Experience implementing and managing Health & Safety systems and practices across multiple sites
• Experience in carrying out investigations, audits and reporting

• Familiarity with digital HSE management systems and tools
• Experience with Environmental and Sustainability initiatives (e.g., waste management, carbon footprint reduction)
• Experience in delivering internal HSE training

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can support your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis
, our Health and Safety Specialist today.