Accenture Construct – Health and Safety Manager, ANS

Accenture Construct; Swindon; On-site; GBP 98,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture Construct seeks an experienced HSE professional to lead policy development, risk assessments and audits for pharmaceutical manufacturing environments onsite with client operations. You will partner with engineering, operations and quality teams to embed safety into capital projects and day-to-day activities.

The role requires 6+ years in manufacturing HSE, 3+ years in life sciences, and credentials such as NEBOSH or CSP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of HSE experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in life sciences/pharma environments.
• Certifications such as NEBOSH, CSP, or similar preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO 45001/14001, GMP, FDA, and EMA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies aligned with OSHA, EPA, ISO 45001/14001, GMP, FDA, and EMA requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and site safety audits focused on chemical handling and cleanrooms.
• Lead incident investigations for accidents, near misses, spills, and exposures, driving CAPAs.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness programs, drills, and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver HSE training on PPE, LOTO, chemical hygiene, and environmental regulations.
• Partner with engineering, operations, quality, and maintenance to embed HSE into design and operations.
• Manage environmental compliance programs related to emissions, waste, permits, and sustainability.

Skills

HSE expertise

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

MS Office

EHS systems

Job description

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You didn’t get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built.

At Accenture Construct, that’s the job.

You’ll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer and more sustainably.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won’t be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Construct

As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Construct LLC or Accenture Construct Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

THE WORK:

• You’ll develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, ISO 4501/14001, GMP, FDA, and EMA requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• You’ll conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and site safety audits focused on chemical handling, cleanrooms, process equipment, waste management, and ergonomic risks.
• You’ll lead incident investigations for accidents, near misses, spills, and exposures, determining root causes and driving corrective and preventive actions.
• You’ll coordinate emergency preparedness programs, response planning, and drills for fire, spill, contamination, and other site emergencies while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• You’ll deliver HSE training on PPE, LOTO, chemical hygiene, cleanroom protocols, environmental regulations, and safety best practices.
• You’ll partner with engineering, operations, quality, and maintenance teams to embed HSE controls into facility design, capital projects, and day-to-day operations.
• You’ll manage environmental compliance programs related to emissions, hazardous waste, wastewater treatment, air and water permits, and sustainability initiatives.
• You’ll monitor HSE performance through KPIs, trend analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen site safety culture.
• You’ll serve as the site HSE representative during GMP, FDA, ISO, EPA, and internal audits, ensuring inspection readiness and timely resolution of findings.
• You’ll provide leadership, coaching, and stakeholder engagement to promote proactive safety behaviors, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the organization.
• Onsite at client site : The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years of HSE experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in life sciences/pharma environments

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of HSE experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in life sciences/pharma environments
• Certifications such as NEBOSH, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or similar
• Experience managing environmental programs (ETP, air and water compliance) and sustainability projects
• Familiarity with cleanroom standards, chemical hygiene plans, and LOTO procedures
• Experience with site-wide audits and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO 45001/14001, GMP, FDA, and EMA regulations
• Proven experience with risk assessments, incident investigation protocols, and emergency response planning
• Excellent communication and training skills; ability to engage at all organizational levels
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS systems

$130,000 - $150,000 a year

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.

We will accept applications until October 30th, 2026.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• The biggest builds going. Hyperscale data centers, grid and generation, transit and rail, chip fabs, mines, water. If it’s complex and it matters, it’s on our list.
• You own the outcome. Not a workstream. Not a deliverable. Whether the program lands.
• AI that shows up on site. Program control that predicts instead of records. You’ll use it, and you’ll help shape it.
• Scale without the distance. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, on a team small enough that people know your name.
• Serious investment in you. Leadership development, technical upskilling and certification support.
• Work that outlasts you. People will use what you build for forty years without knowing your name. That’s the point.
• Recognition that means something in this industry. Accenture Construct is ranked #6 globally in ENR’s 2026 Top 50 Program Management Firms and #4 in Building Design + Construction’s Top 80 Construction Management Firms for 2026.

ABOUT ACCENTURE CONSTRUCT

• Accenture Construct is Accenture’s global capital projects business.
• The data centers behind AI. The grid behind the energy transition. The rail, water and airports everything else runs on.
• We plan them, engineer them, deliver them and hand them over — and unlike most of this market, we’re on the hook for whether they land on time. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. One team that owns the whole thing.

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• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• basic life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• a 401(k) with employer match
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• paid time off and holidays
• paid maternity and parental caregiver leave
• adoption and surrogacy assistance
• supplemental insurance plans
• an employee assistance program
• legal resources
• identity theft protection

Benefits eligibility may vary by state, country, and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.