HSE Manager

KBR; Bridestowe; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SC Clearance

Job summary

KBR in Devonport is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead safety, health and wellbeing standards across a defence infrastructure project, spanning pre-construction to handover.

You will provide strategic guidance, embed safety culture, and ensure CDM 2015 compliance while coordinating with senior leaders and project teams on risk reduction and compliant delivery. The role is hybrid with on-site work three days per week and requires UK security clearance.

Qualifications

• Significant construction/infra projects background with HSE responsibility.
• Proven track record in implementing health and safety standards.
• Experience with UK CDM Regulations and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of safety, health and wellbeing standards across the project.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leaders and project teams.
• Review risk assessments and method statements; ensure high-risk activities are controlled.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and incident investigations; drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with designers/contractors and promote safety culture.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

CDM Regulations knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership experience

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH/IIRSM membership

Degree in safety/engineering

Job description

HSE Manager

Date: 2026-10-04

Location: West Devon, Devon, GB, EX20 4HQ

Application Deadline: 2027-01-02T19:01:37.943

Title: HSE Manager

A career at KBR can change the world - and change your life. If you're ready, let's get started. The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead the delivery of safety, health, and wellbeing standards across a complex defence infrastructure project. The role drives a proactive safety culture across construction, civil engineering, and marine workstreams, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations. Acting as the central point for all health and safety matters, the position provides strategic guidance to senior leaders and project teams, embedding safety throughout all phases of delivery. Reporting to the Project Manager and Head of Health and Safety, the role spans pre-construction through to handover, ensuring consistent standards and alignment across stakeholders and interconnected projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• The role ensures full compliance with health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations, while providing expert guidance to senior leadership, project managers, and site teams.
• Supports the development and continuous improvement of health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring they remain effective and aligned with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Works across all project phases, reviewing and assuring contractor and designer health and safety documentation, including risk assessments and method statements for high-risk activities.
• In collaboration with the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor, identifies hazards, assesses risks, and implements robust control measures to maintain safe project delivery.
• Promotes a strong safety culture through training, workshops, and ongoing communication.
• Conducts regular site inspections, audits, and assurance activities.
• Leads investigations into incidents and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Works closely with stakeholders and operational teams to maintain alignment across site safety arrangements.

What You'll Bring

Essential Experience & Skills

• Significant experience within construction, civil engineering, marine, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in Health and Safety management across the full project lifecycle (pre-construction, construction, and handover).
• Strong knowledge and application of CDM Regulations and relevant UK health and safety legislation.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience covering environmental aspects within a wider HSQE function.

Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., IOSH, IIRSM), ideally Chartered status.
• HNC, HND, or Degree in a relevant engineering, construction, or safety discipline.

Location

Devonport - the role is Hybrid where 3 days per week will be spent on site.

Security Requirements

SC Clearance. Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.

KBR Benefits & More

Belong. Connect. Grow. At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams' philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

ONE KBR Values

• We Value Our People: We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver: We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity: We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what's right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower: We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams: We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
• Our ESG principles are embedded in every business operation and corporate function, demonstrating our commitment to operating safely, sustainably, and equitably while helping our customers meet their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs approximately 29,000 people, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. #J-18808-Ljbffr