Senior SHE Manager

About The Role

Why choose us?

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switch gear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.

We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Reporting to the Group SHE Director, the Senior SHE Manager is responsible for overseeing safety, health, and environmental performance across all Brush Power Solutions (BPS) sites. This role involves developing and implementing a SHE strategy that ensures each location adheres to a unified standard, operates under a single governance model, and maintains clear, proactive communication and accountability. Additionally, the manager will establish measurable key performance indicators within the construction environment.

This role will also provide independent assurance to the Group SHE Director that risks are effectively controlled, compliance is maintained, and a culture of continuous improvement is embedded throughout the organisation. This aligns with the goal of promoting a proactive and consistent approach to implementing Group SHE policies and standards, including the ‘Safe Six’ principles at all BPS sites. Furthermore, the role supports the broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda, which includes commitments to environmental performance and achieving Net Zero emissions.

40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Our sites are situated across the South of England and so you will be predominantly covering the South belt of the country.

• Operate as the senior functional lead for SHE in the BPS businesses, working as a business partner to the BPS Director, accountable to the Group SHE Director.
• Provide independent assurance to the Group SHE Director on SHE compliance, performance, and risk exposure.
• Ensure consistent implementation of Group SHE Directives, BPS Policies, standards, and the "Safe Six" across all BPS sites.
• Act as the escalation point for significant SHE risks, incidents, and non-conformances within BPS.

• Work in close partnership with BPS Leadership Team and Site Operational teams to embed SHE into all projects and change initiatives.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and professional oversight to site-based SHE Managers.
• Ensure SHE considerations are integrated into operational decision‑making, capital projects, and site changes.

• Provide specialist advice on statutory SHE requirements.
• Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SHE management systems aligned to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Plan and conduct SHE audits to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain and report BPS SHE performance within the BRUSH Group KPI framework.
• Ensure data protection and company policy compliance within the operational function.

• Drive measurable improvement in SHE performance across BPS, including policies, procedures, RAMS, and safe systems of work with a proactive mindset.
• Review and sign off on accident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are robust, proportionate, and closed out effectively.
• Promote proactive hazard identification, near‑miss reporting, and learning from incidents.
• Prepare and submit SHE reports to meet customer, regulatory, and Group requirements.

• Develop and implement strategies to improve occupational health management and health surveillance.
• Ensure environmental risks are effectively managed, controlled, and reduced.
• Support the business's Net Zero and sustainability objectives through close collaboration with the sustainability function.

• Coordinate with SHE legal advisors in relation to work‑related claims and legal matters.
• Support PQQ and customer assurance processes, identifying opportunities to improve…