Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

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

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure organization is looking for a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to oversee HSE functions across key projects in the North Home Counties. This hybrid role involves leading a team, working with clients, and developing the HSE strategy within an influential position. The ideal candidate will have NEBOSH qualifications and experience in a client-facing role, with a generous salary package offering up to GBP75,000 plus additional benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension scheme

Fully funded CPD opportunities

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Broad awareness of construction activities, including Civil Engineering, Demolition, and Utilities.
• Experienced in leading a team.
• Flexibility to travel to SLT & Client meetings when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE across a growing regional utilities framework.
• Sit on the senior leadership team.
• Manage and coach a HSE professional.
• Champion behavioral safety initiatives.
• Deliver and evolve the HSE strategy.

Skills

Team leadership

Behavioral safety initiatives

Client-facing skills

Collaborative approach

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction or equivalent

NEBOSH Diploma 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)