Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Principal People Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to lead a team and drive health and safety strategies across key projects. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement, requiring NEBOSH qualifications and a strong leadership profile. Offering a competitive salary up to GBP75,000 plus benefits, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a respected organization.

Benefits

Car Allowance or Company Car

28 Days Annual Leave

Private Healthcare

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Bonus

Fully funded CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Broad awareness of various construction activities.
• Experience in leading a team.
• Strong collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE across a regional utilities framework.
• Sit on the senior leadership team.
• Champion behavioural safety initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relations

Construction Safety Compliance

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Principal People is delighted to present an outstanding opportunity for a Health, Safety & Environmental professional to join a successful and well–established Construction & Infrastructure organisation. This role offers the chance to lead a team of HSE professionals, overseeing a portfolio of key projects across, predominately, the North Home Counties.

Our client is seeking a strategic and forward–thinking HSE Manager who will enjoy autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a significant impact. Working closely with key stakeholders, clients, and the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will drive performance, ensure compliance, and build upon the excellent foundations established by the wider organisation.

Reporting directly to the Head of HSE, this hybrid role provides a varied working environment. Time will be divided between working from home, the Office in North West London, and visiting key client sites throughout the North Home Counties.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a leadership role with substantial influence and scope, shaping the future of HSE within a dynamic and highly respected organisation.

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager – GBP65,000 – GBP75,000 + GBP6,000 Car Allowance or Company Car + 28 Days Annual Leave + Private Healthcare + Enhanced Pension Scheme & Bonus North Home Counties Infrastructure ID: (phone number removed)

What’s in it for you?

• Join a market–leading Infrastructure organisation who are showing no signs of slowing down!
• A generous Salary of up to GBP75,000 + Enticing Benefits Package.
• A stable position which encourages internal progression and future opportunities.
• Have influence by cooperating with the SLT to drive forward a positive Safety culture and strategy.
• Fully funded CPD opportunities.

The opportunity

• Lead HSE across a growing regional utilities framework
• Sit on the senior leadership team, working closely with operational directors
• Manage and coach a HSE Professional, while shaping future team growth
• Champion behavioural safety initiatives
• Work directly with the client and internal stakeholders to embed best practice and compliance
• Deliver and evolve the HSE strategy for long–term improvement and cultural growth

What’s required from you?

• A broad awareness of a variety of construction activities, including Civil Engineering, Demolition and Utilities.
• NEBOSH General or Construction or equivalent.
• Experience in leading a team.
• Experience in a client–facing role.
• A strong personality with an integral and collaborative approach.
• Flexibility to travel to SLT & Client meetings when required.
• A desire to drive forward an existing successful function.

What could be beneficial?

• Experience within the Water industry
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Experience leading a team on large–scale Infrastructure or Construction projects

If the opportunity is of interest, please apply today or email me on (url removed)