Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

The Best Connection; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 utilities contractor is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment Manager in Barnsley to promote safety compliance across telecoms. Key responsibilities include conducting site audits, leading incident investigations, and delivering HSE training to ensure legislative compliance. The ideal candidate holds a NEBOSH Diploma and has experience in managing H&S in excavation environments. A proactive approach and strong communication skills are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Managing health and safety within highways excavation environments.
• Strong knowledge of HSG47 (Avoiding Danger from Underground Services).
• Willingness to travel across Yorkshire.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HSE guidance across utility operations.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Lead investigations into incidents and near misses.

Skills

Influencing skills

Coaching skills

Strong communication

Proactive approach

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

Location: Barnsley Hours: Full-time Recruiting via: The Best Connection

About the Company

Our client is a leading Tier 1 utilities contractor specialising in telecoms, with a strong reputation for exceptional safety and quality standards. With over 300 directly employed staff nationwide and operations centred in Barnsley, they promote a positive, forward-thinking culture built on teamwork, compliance, and operational excellence.

Their commitment to Health, Safety & Environment is reflected through multiple accreditations, including ISO 18001, NERS, and SMAS.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Health, Safety & Environment Manager to join our client's operations in Barnsley. This is a key role responsible for driving a positive safety culture across fast-paced telecoms and utilities environments.

You will be a visible, influential presence on-site-supporting site teams, operational managers, and field crews to maintain the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional HSE guidance across telecoms utility operations, ensuring full legislative and client compliance.

• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments, promoting best practice and strong incident prevention.

• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, ensuring effective close-out and learning.

• Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and on-site coaching to support a positive safety culture.

• Ensure alignment with ISO 18001, NERS, SMAS, and other relevant standards.

• Analyse safety performance trends and produce clear reports with actionable recommendations.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within HSE and operational teams.

• Represent the business during client audits, meetings, and programme reviews.

• Ensure full compliance with HSG47 and safe excavation practices.

Essential Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety

• Extensive experience managing H&S within highways excavation environments

• Strong and proven knowledge of HSG47 (Avoiding Danger from Underground Services) - essential

• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel across Yorkshire

• Strong influencing, coaching, and communication skills

• Proactive, hands‑on approach with a passion for safety culture improvement

Desirable Experience

• Background in telecoms or utilities

• Knowledge of CDM Regulations

• ISO management systems auditing

• Incident investigation training (TapRooT, ICAM, etc.)

• Strong report writing and interpersonal skills