Health, Safety And Environmental Manager

Irwin & Colton; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering organization in High Wycombe is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment Manager to lead HSE initiatives and mentor a dedicated team. The role involves maintaining compliance with health and safety legislation, fostering a proactive safety culture, and driving operational excellence. Candidates should possess a NEBOSH Certificate and relevant experience in manufacturing or engineering sectors. A hands-on approach and strong communication skills are essential to succeed in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate is required; environmental qualifications preferred.
• Experience managing HSE in engineering environments is essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor on-site HSE team, fostering a strong safety culture.
• Maintain HSE systems to meet legal requirements and standards.
• Oversee risk assessments, incidents reporting, and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Assessment

HSE Legislation Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

Health, Safety and Environment Manager | High Wycombe | £45-£55K + Benefits

Are you ready to lead Health, Safety, and Environmental initiatives in a busy engineering environment while shaping safety culture across the site?

Do you thrive in roles where you can influence workplace behaviour, mentor teams, and ensure compliance at every level? If so, this Health, Safety and Environment Manager role could be the perfect fit. This is a hands‑on, site‑based leadership role where you'll manage the HSE Management System, champion safety culture, and support operational excellence.

What can you expect in this role?

• Lead and mentor the on‑site HSE team, develop HSE training, and engage staff to foster a strong safety culture.
• Maintain and monitor HSE systems to meet legal requirements, ISO standards, and company procedures.
• Oversee detailed risk assessments, investigate incidents, and ensure RIDDOR reporting where required.
• Chair the HSE Committee, collaborate with operations, and represent the organisation with regulators such as HSE and the Environment Agency.
• Manage hazardous and non‑hazardous waste, fire safety, and other environmental initiatives to ensure compliance.

What does this role offer you?

• Influence key decisions, support operational projects, and help shape site safety strategy.
• Implement your ideas, drive behaviour change, and make a tangible difference to workplace safety.
• Work in a dynamic manufacturing/engineering environment, gaining experience across health, safety, and environmental disciplines.

What we're looking for:

• NEBOSH Certificate as a minimum (or equivalent). Environmental qualification desirable.
• Relevant experience managing HSE in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Ability to engage and motivate people at all levels, with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A hands‑on approach and a can do attitude.

This is a great opportunity to work for a leading global business, leading a team of safety professionals and reporting directly to senior leadership. If you are interested and have the required experience, please contact Sam Tearne on 01923 963 651.