HSE Manager

Rutherford Briant Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency in Chelmsford is searching for a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to lead HSE compliance in a dynamic industrial environment. This role involves conducting site inspections and developing HSE policies, requiring strong experience in health and safety management. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 to £50,000 along with a pension scheme and holidays. Apply now to play a vital role in promoting safety excellence.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a HSE management role within manufacturing, engineering or construction.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments.
• Develop and implement HSE policies and training.

Skills

NEBOSH

Auditing experience

Knowledge of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Are you an experienced Health, Safety and Environmental professional looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive on driving high safety standards, ensuring compliance, and fostering a strong culture of wellbeing and sustainability? Are you confident managing site-based HSE operations within a fast-paced industrial or construction environment? Keep reading!

I am currently recruiting for a Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Manager to join a well-established and growing organisation based in Essex. This is a site-based role with occasional site visits.

Responsibilities

As a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, you will :

• Lead and manage all aspects of health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and internal audits to ensure legal and regulatory compliance
• Develop and implement HSE policies, procedures, and training programmes across the workforce
• Drive continuous improvement in safety culture and environmental performance
• Investigate incidents and near misses, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions

Requirements

As a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, you will need :

• NEBOSH
• Proven auditing experience
• Solid experience in a HSE management role within manufacturing, engineering, construction or similar
• Strong knowledge of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and best practice
• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills
• A proactive, hands‑on approach to improving safety culture and compliance

Benefits

As a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, you will receive :

• £40,000 – £50,000 annual salary, depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday plus Bank Holidays

If you’re ready to take the next step in your Health, Safety and Environmental career and play a key role in driving safety excellence – apply now!

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage under‑represented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.