HSE Manager

ZipRecruiter; Southampton; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced HSE Manager for its Southampton site to lead health, safety, and environmental performance. This role involves strategic leadership and operational delivery within a dynamic environment, offering competitive compensation of up to £70,000 plus a package. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and a background in engineering or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Strong HSE experience in engineering or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HSE legislation and standards.
• Proven track record in embedding cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE management at the Southampton facility.
• Drive strategy and governance in HSE matters.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Oversee HSE management systems and audits.
• Deliver training to strengthen safety culture.
• Lead incident investigations and reporting.

Skills

Influencing senior leadership

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Collaboration

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Job Description

HSE Manager

Southampton

Permanent

Up to £70,000 + package

We are seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental performance at an engineering and manufacturing site in Southampton. This senior, single-site role reports to the UK QHSE Senior Director, with matrix reporting to site management. You will act as the primary HSE partner for the site, combining hands-on operational delivery with strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and culture change.

The role offers the chance to make a real impact within the food, beverage, and process industries, working on complex projects in a dynamic, international environment, and helping to drive a strong safety culture across the site.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE management at the Southampton facility as the on-site subject matter expert.
• Partner with site leadership to drive strategy, governance, and accountability in HSE matters.
• Communicate effectively at all levels from frontline teams to divisional and global stakeholders.
• Oversee HSE management systems, audits, inspections, and continual improvement plans.
• Deliver training, coaching, and guidance to strengthen a proactive safety culture.
• Lead incident investigations, reporting, and translate HSE data into actionable insights for the leadership team.

Your profile

• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential), with strong HSE experience.
• Background in engineering, manufacturing, or facilities environments.
• Knowledge of HSE legislation, ISO, and British Standards.
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and embed cultural change.
• Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills.
• Proactive, confident, and collaborative approach.