Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider in the UK is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment Manager. This role involves managing a team, overseeing safety practices, and developing compliance initiatives across various sites. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and experience in managing teams in utility or civil environments. The position offers a salary between £57,000 - £62,000 and various benefits, including a car scheme and pension.

Benefits

Company EV/Hybrid Car Scheme

15% Pension

25 days Annual Leave

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive ongoing training

Qualifications

• Relevant experience managing teams in utilities, infrastructure, or civil environments.
• Ability to write reports effectively.

Responsibilities

• Line manage Advisors and support staff.
• Guide compliance and continual improvement initiatives across HSE.
• Oversee H&S risk assessments and behavioural safety coaching.
• Lead investigations and ensure learning from incidents.
• Support contractor HSE performance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Incident investigation

Team management

Behavioural safety coaching

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to step into a leadership role shaping safety across one of the UK’s largest gas distribution networks? We're working with a leading utility provider covering the South West. Following an internal restructure, there’s a brilliant opportunity for a Health, Safety & Environment Manager to lead a team of four Advisors, providing strategic and practical HSE leadership across build, repair, and project works.

This is a hands-on role covering incident investigations, behavioural safety, contractor oversight, and driving performance improvements aligned to legislative and internal requirements. The role is based from home with travel 3-4 days a week to depots and sites across the South West, from Gloucester to Redruth, with the other 1-2 days working from home. Why consider this opportunity? It offers a real scope to influence culture, develop a team, and improve operational risk control.

Salary: £57,000 - £62,000
Company EV/Hybrid Car Scheme + Fuel Card or Car Allowance + Mileage
15% Pension
25 days Annual Leave
14 x Salary Life Insurance
Discretionary Annual Bonus
Annual Salary Review
Comprehensive ongoing training and CPD support

Key responsibilities:

1. Line manage Advisors and support staff
2. Guide compliance and continual improvement initiatives across HSE
3. Oversee H&S risk assessments, CDM duties, and behavioural safety coaching
4. Lead investigations and ensure robust learning from incidents
5. Support contractor HSE performance from pre-tender to completion

What we’re looking for:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent; (or working towards)
• Experience managing teams in utilities, infrastructure, or civils environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at all levels
• Proven incident investigation and report writing ability
• Comfortable working across multiple sites and engaging with staff, from operatives through to senior managers

Interested? We’re shortlisting now for interviews in June. If you’d like to learn more about the team, company culture, or expectations for success in this role, apply today.