Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Principal People Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to lead HSE efforts across projects in the North Home Counties. This role entails managing a team, driving safety initiatives, and collaborating with senior leadership. Candidates should have NEBOSH qualifications and experience leading teams in the construction sector, alongside excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary between GBP65,000 and GBP75,000, along with an enticing benefits package.

Benefits

GBP6,000 Car Allowance or Company Car

28 Days Annual Leave

Private Healthcare

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Bonus

Qualifications

• Broad awareness of construction activities, including Civil Engineering, Demolition, and Utilities.
• Experience in leading a team.
• Strong personality with an integral and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE across a growing regional utilities framework.
• Manage and coach a HSE Professional, while shaping future team growth.
• Deliver and evolve the HSE strategy for long-term improvement and cultural growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing experience

Collaboration

Flexibility to travel

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)