HSE Manager

HSE Manager | South Region | Up to £70,000 | Permanent
Opportunity

If you're looking for a role where you can make a visible impact on Health, Safety and Environmental performance, drive continuous improvement, and support the successful delivery of major rail and infrastructure programmes, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing specialist organisation operating within the rail and telecommunications sector.

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to provide expert Health, Safety and Environmental leadership across a diverse portfolio of rail and telecommunications infrastructure projects throughout the UK.

Supporting operational delivery teams and the wider HSQE function, you will play a key role in developing, implementing and continuously improving the company's Health, Safety and Environmental Management System, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with industry best practice.

You'll join a dynamic and expanding business where your expertise can directly influence safety culture, operational performance and long‑term business success.

Whether you're an established HSE Manager or an experienced HSE professional looking to take the next step in your career, this position offers the opportunity to shape Health, Safety and Environmental standards across major rail and infrastructure programmes.

• HSE Management System Development:
  Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the company's Health, Safety and Environmental Management System.
• Project HSE Support:
  Provide Health, Safety and Environmental guidance and support to project teams throughout mobilisation, delivery and project transition phases.
• Legislative Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental and railway industry legislation, standards and client requirements.
• Audits & Inspections:
  Plan and conduct site inspections, audits and compliance reviews across operational and project locations.
• Risk Management:
  
  Support risk assessments, hazard identification activities and the implementation of effective control measures.
• Incident Investigation:
  Lead or support investigations into incidents, near misses and non-conformances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• ISO Compliance Support:
  Assist with ISO management system audits, compliance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Environmental Management:
  Promote environmental best practice and support environmental compliance across all project activities.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify opportunities to improve HSE processes, systems and overall business performance.
• Safety Culture Development:
  Champion a proactive and positive safety culture across operational and project teams.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, clients, contractors and external stakeholders.
• HSQE Support:
  Support wider quality, health, safety and environmental initiatives as part of the broader HSQE function.

• NEBOSH Qualified: NEBOSH Construction Certificate (Construction Plus).
• Environmental
  
  Qualification:
  
  IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management, IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management or equivalent.
• Rail Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience supporting rail infrastructure projects within operational project environments.
• Network Rail / TfL Knowledge:
  Knowledge of and experience working to Network Rail and Transport for London standards and requirements.
• Audit & Compliance
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience conducting site audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
• HSE Legislation Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, management systems and industry best practice.
• Risk Management Expertise:
  Experience supporting risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective action planning.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Problem-Solving Ability:
  Proactive and solutions-focused approach to identifying risks and implementing practical improvements.
• Adaptability & Resilience:
  Able to perform effectively within fast-paced, complex and changing project environments.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset:
  Passion for driving improvements in Health, Safety, Environmental and operational performance.
• Flexibility & Commitment:
  Willingness to travel extensively, work varied hours and provide…