HSE Manager

Linear Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Life assurance

Private medical cover

25 days' annual leave

Company vehicle or car allowance

Flexible benefits

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Linear Recruitment is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to support a major civil engineering and water infrastructure project in London. The role focuses on leading health, safety and environmental performance, conducting site inspections and incident investigations, and driving continuous improvement across the project.

The successful candidate will mentor site teams and HSE Advisors, manage temporary works coordination, and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, analytical, report‑writing and presentation skills.
• Experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Proven track record delivering HSE leadership on civil/infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of BS 5975 and temporary works coordination is desirable.
• CSCS Safety Professional card and rail/LU safety knowledge are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead high standards of health, safety and environmental performance on the project.
• Conduct site inspections/audits and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Provide HSE guidance to site teams and management, mentoring colleagues.
• Oversee incident investigations and lessons learned.
• Monitor HSE performance and produce monthly reports and improvement plans.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to support safe delivery around rail and critical infrastructure.
• Deliver safety briefings, training and site stand‑downs to promote a positive safety culture.
• Support temporary works management and assurance across the site.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Environmental qualification (CEnv)

Level 6 NEBOSH Diploma (Desirable)

Job description

Overview:

We are recruiting an experienced HSE Manager to support the delivery of a major civil engineering and water infrastructure project in London. The scheme involves complex bridge and sewer remediation works within an urban environment, with interfaces around operational road and rail infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for an HSE professional with a strong civil engineering background and experience managing health, safety and environmental risks on major infrastructure projects.

The successful HSE Manager will work closely with project leadership, site teams, HSE Advisors and client representatives to maintain high standards of safety, environmental compliance and occupational wellbeing. You will play a key role in site inspections, temporary works assurance, incident investigations and continuous improvement, while providing practical guidance and leadership across the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and promote high standards of health, safety and environmental performance, ensuring compliance with legislation, management systems and project requirements.
• Carry out site inspections and audits, identify hazards, assess risks and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out effectively.
• Provide HSE advice and support to site management, engineers and HSE Advisors, mentoring colleagues and supporting professional development.
• Oversee accident and incident reporting, investigations and reviews, identifying root causes and ensuring lessons learned are communicated effectively.
• Monitor HSE performance, analyse trends and produce monthly statistics, reports and improvement plans.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, attending HSE forums and supporting safe delivery around operational rail and other critical infrastructure.
• Deliver safety briefings, awareness training and site stand‑downs, while promoting occupational health, wellbeing and a positive safety culture.
• Support temporary works management, inspections and assurance, ensuring appropriate controls are in place and regional HSE standards are maintained.

Qualifications:

Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent, alongside a relevant environmental qualification such as CEnv or equivalent.
• Extensive HSE experience within civil engineering or infrastructure projects, with experience supporting rail or London Underground works and knowledge of the relevant safety requirements.
• CSCS Safety Professional card, valid Sentinel PTS and London Underground Basic Track Awareness (BTA).
• Experience with temporary works coordination, supervision, inspections or assurance, including working within BS 5975 arrangements.
• Practical incident investigation experience, including identifying immediate, underlying and root causes; Kelvin TOPSET or equivalent investigation training.
• Excellent communication, analytical, report‑writing and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with site teams, management and clients.

Desirable

• Working towards a Level 6 NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent professional development.
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), PTTLS or equivalent training qualification.
• Associate ISEP membership or equivalent environmental and sustainability development.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, company pension, life assurance and private medical cover.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, additional loyalty days and paid volunteering leave.
• Company vehicle or car allowance,alongside flexible benefits and employee wellbeing support.
• Ongoing professional development, leadership training, coaching and opportunities for career progression.