Health, Safety, & Environmental Manager

Thermatic Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Death in service insurance 4x salary

Pension (auto-enrolment)

Health & wellbeing provisions

Job summary

The Thermatic Group is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to lead strategic and operational HSE across the organisation. Reporting to the CEO, you will embed HSE into business decisions, drive continual improvement, and oversee a team of HSE Advisors across multiple sites.

Key requirements include NEBOSH Diploma (or Level 6), CMIOSH status or progression, ISO 45001/14001 management, and strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022 for FM projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ HSE experience in facilities management or MEP services
• Proven experience leading an HSE team across multiple sites
• In-depth knowledge of UK HSE legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Experience managing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems and audits
• Experience developing HSE strategies, policies and improvement programmes
• NEBOSH Diploma or Level 6 qualification essential
• CMIOSH or working towards preferred
• Strong knowledge of MEP/building safety risks and electrical, gas, F-Gas safety
• CDM 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022 understanding for FM projects
• Experience managing subcontractor HSE performance across multi-site supply chain
• Full UK Driving Licence for site travel
• SSIP schemes and pre-qualification portals experience
• Internal Auditor certification for ISO standards

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of HSE policies and IMS across divisions
• Act as HSE lead on Senior Leadership Team and influence decisions
• Oversee incident investigations and root-cause analysis
• Manage HSE inspection and audit programmes and site visits
• Support RAMS development and review alongside project teams
• Own subcontractor HSE framework and pre-qualification checks
• Monitor and report HSE data and KPIs to CEO and Board
• Set measurable HSE targets and improve ISO accretions
• Lead environmental compliance incl. waste, hazardous waste, SECR
• Ensure equipment inspections, PPE checks and statutory tasks are completed
• Drive HSE training and audits, closing non-conformities
• Liaise with clients on HSE matters and drive continuous improvement

Skills

HSE leadership

UK HSE legislation

ISO 45001 & ISO 14001

Risk management & investigations

HSE strategy development

IOSH CMIOSH (or working towards)

NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6)

CDM 2015 & Building Safety Act 2022

SSIP schemes knowledge

Subcontractor HSE management

Driving licence

Environmental management qualification

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6

CMIOSH (Chartered IOSH)

IEMA Environmental qualification

Tools

SSIP portals

Job description

We are looking for a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Managerto join the Health & Safety teamat Thermatic Group.

As the Thermatic Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager, you are responsible for leading the strategic and operational management of health, safety, and environmental performance across the organisation. Reporting directly into the CEO, you are influential in shaping Thermatic’s overall safety culture, ensuring that HSE values are embedded into business strategy, decision-making, and day-to-day operations. The role provides both strategic direction and hands-on leadership, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and ISO standards while driving continual improvement across the group. Working collaboratively with operational, engineering, and compliance teams, the HSE Manager promotes a proactive culture that prioritises the wellbeing of colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. The HSE Manager also leads and develops the HSE Advisors, building capability within the function and ensuring consistent, professional HSE support across all business areas.

The Benefits:

• £50,000 - £60,000
• Car Allowance £6,000

• 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays) + a day off on your Birthday
• Auto-enrolment Pension
• Death in Service Insurance @ 4 X salary
• Extensive Healthcare & Wellbeing provisions including:
  • Private Medical Insurance (no excess)
  • Dental & Optical cash back scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to virtual GP support
  • Health discounts
  • Access to annual health screening
• Enhanced Family Leave policies
• Company events

Hours & Location of Work:

Main location- Salford, Manchester.

Regular hours of work- Monday to Friday, 40 hour working week.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ HSE experience within technical facilities management or MEP services, including at least 2 years leading an HSE team across a multi-site, mobile engineering workforce.
• In-depth knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation and associated regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience managing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems, including preparation for and participation in external audits.
• Understanding of risk management, incident investigation, and safety management systems.
• Experience in developing and delivering HSE strategies, policies, and improvement programmes.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) essential.
• Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or actively working towards.
• Strong working knowledge of MEP and building safety risks, including electrical safety (EAWR 1989, safe isolation, permit to work), gas safety, F-Gas, pressure systems (PSSR), LOLER/PUWER, work at height, confined spaces, hot works, lone working, asbestos, legionella (ACoP L8) and fire safety.
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act 2022 as they apply to FM, minor works and projects.
• Proven experience managing subcontractor HSE performance across a multi-site supply chain.
• Full UK Driving Licence required for site travel.
• Environmental management qualification (IEMA or equivalent).
• Experience of SSIP schemes (CHAS, SafeContractor, Constructionline) and client contractor pre-qualification portals.
• Internal Auditor certification for ISO standards.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the implementation and ongoing development of Thermatic’s HSE policies, systems, and Integrated Management System (IMS) procedures across all divisions.
• Acting as the organisation’s HSE lead within the Senior Leadership Team, influencing strategic decisions and contributing to company-wide objectives.
• Overseeing incident and accident investigations, ensuring timely reporting, root cause analysis, and effective dissemination of lessons learned.
• Managing the HSE inspection and audit programme, conducting regular site inspections and coordinating with other compliance functions for full operational coverage.
• Supporting operational and account teams in developing and reviewing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), ensuring documentation is suitable and sufficient.
• Owning the subcontractor HSE framework, including pre-qualification, SSIP accreditation checks, onboarding, RAMS approval and on-site performance monitoring.
• Monitoring and reporting on HSE performance data and KPIs, providing accurate, insightful reports for the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, board meetings, and client reviews.
• Setting and delivering measurable HSE targets, including accident frequency and RIDDOR rates, near-miss reporting, audit non-conformity closure times and retention of all accretions (ISO, SSIP).
• Maintaining and enhancing ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) accretions, ensuring compliance and continual improvement.
• Leading environmental compliance, including waste duty of care, hazardous waste and WEEE, F-Gas refrigerant handling and records, and carbon reporting (SECR, PPN 06/21 Carbon Reduction Plans) to support client and public-sector requirements.
• Ensuring that equipment inspections, PPE checks, and other statutory compliance tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Managing occupational health and wellbeing, including health surveillance for engineers (HAVS, noise, COSHH), driving at work, and mental health support.
• Supporting tenders and bid submissions by providing robust HSE input, statistics, and supporting documentation.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients on HSE matters, attending meetings, mobilisation visits, and review sessions to represent Thermatic’s safety standards.
• Working closely with project teams to embed HSE requirements into new mobilisations and contract start-ups.
• Managing HSE training matrices, ensuring all mandatory and role-specific training remains current and recorded.
• Leading and supporting internal and external audits, driving timely closure of non-conformities and identifying opportunities for improvement