Hse Manager

AE Partners; Leiston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

AE Partners is delivering the Marine Bulk Import Facility (MBIF) project on the Suffolk coast. This 10-month fixed-term contract focuses on leading the health, safety and environment function across a major marine construction site.

You will advise management at all levels on H&S improvements, mentor staff, and report H&S performance to the Senior Leadership Team. You will liaise with the UK regulator and contribute to a learning organisation mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience leading health, safety and environment teams.
• Strong track record in incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to analyse HSE data and present clear summaries for senior management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the H&S function across the project.
• Develop and mentor the H&S team to meet project needs.

Skills

HSE leadership

Incident investigation

Statistical reporting

Regulatory liaison

Leadership

Job description

The Marine Bulk Import Facility (MBIF) is a major temporary marine infrastructure project supporting the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast. The facility enables the delivery of large construction materials by sea and includes a 463m-long jetty, steel and precast structures, and a cantilevered traveller system (Cantitravel) for modular construction.

Key Project Features Relevant to Roles

• Construction Methodology: Marine piling, modular steel and precast concrete assembly, cantilevered traveller erection system.
• Workstreams: Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), Test Piling, and Main Works.
• Delivery Timeline: August 2025 - November 2026.
• Contract Model: NEC3 Option C - Target Cost with Activity Schedule.

The Role

This is a 10 months fixed-term contract role working on a shift basis.

Rotating shift pattern consisting of 7 consecutive day shifts followed by 4 days off, and 7 consecutive night shifts followed by 3 days off ("7/4 & 7/3 rotation"). Day Shifts: 07:00 - 17:00 (including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break). Night Shifts: 19:00 - 05:00 (including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break).

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be responsible for the operation of the H&S function and advise management and our organisation at all levels on matters concerning improving the H&S in our operations.

Managerial

• Leader in the development of a positive H&S culture.
• Responsible for developing & improving a competent H&S team.
• Responsible for managing and reporting statistical H&S performance to the Senior Leadership Team, analysing the data and advising the needed strategic, managerial & practical improvement areas.
• Helping the management to foster a learning organisation mindset, advising how to learn from our incident, our positive interventions & best practices.
• Leading the investigation of our incidents to ensure that appropriate root causes are identified and targeting the continuous learning and improving in our operations.
• Report to and liaise with the UK regulator for H&S.
• Actively share and seek best practices, learnings exchanging with the SB worldwide and UK Group, FPS & EFFC respective bodies.
• Building, close and strong relations with the operational teams in order to provide efficient support and leadership.
• Mentor staff at all levels in H&S matters. Provide advice and guidance on the training requirements to the management for all levels of the project regarding H&S matters.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)
• Company car scheme/car allowance
• Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)
• Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Paid annual professional memberships
• Volunteering days
• Professional growth and development