Health Safety Environment Advisor

CDM Recruitment Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial engineering company in the UK seeks a dedicated Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Manager. This role involves developing HSE management systems, conducting risk assessments, and leading safety audits to ensure compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in HSE management within engineering or manufacturing, strong knowledge of HSE legislation, and excellent leadership skills. Join this team to foster a safe and healthy workplace while driving continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in HSE management ideally within engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and environmental regulations.
• Proactive, organized, and passionate about safety.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and environmental regs.
• Proven experience in risk assessments, audits, and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the HSE management system for compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage safety audits.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Design and deliver tailored HSE training programs.
• Manage site facilities including maintenance, cleanliness, contractor coordination, and emergency preparedness.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance safety culture and sustainability practices.
• Ensure environmental compliance and promote sustainable practices.

Skills

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

HSE legislation knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Safety audits

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Contractor management

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

IOSH membership

Job description

Our client, a leading commercial engineering company, is seeking a dedicated Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Manager to join their growing team. With a focus on designing, manufacturing, and maintaining bespoke products, they pride themselves on quality, innovation, and safety.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HSE professional to make a real impact across all operations, from engineering and manufacturing to workshop and facilities management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s HSE management system to ensure full compliance with UK legislation and industry standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard management, and safety audits across engineering, manufacturing, and vehicle maintenance operations.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Design and deliver tailored HSE training programs to employees at all levels.
• Manage site facilities, including maintenance, cleanliness, contractor coordination, and emergency preparedness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety culture and sustainability practices.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promote sustainable workplace practices.

Key Requirements:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent (minimum).
• IOSH membership or equivalent professional body.
• 3+ years’ experience in HSE management, ideally within engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation, environmental regulations, and workshop/machinery safety.
• Proven experience in risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and developing HSE procedures.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence teams at all levels.
• Proactive, organized, and passionate about fostering a safe and healthy workplace.