HSE Manager

KBR Careers; West Devon; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero Harm culture

Equal opportunity employer

Belong. Connect. Grow.

Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead safety, health, and wellbeing standards across a complex defence infrastructure programme. You will embed a proactive safety culture across construction, civil engineering and marine workstreams, guiding senior leaders and project teams from pre-construction to handover.

Reporting to the Project Manager and Head of Health and Safety, you will ensure compliance with UK CDM 2015 regulations, drive continuous policy improvement, and maintain

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations and health and safety legislation.
• Provide expert guidance to senior leadership, project managers and site teams.
• Review contractor/designer health and safety documentation including risk assessments.
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and implement robust control measures with Principal Designer/Contractor.
• Lead safety training, site inspections, audits and investigations into incidents.

Skills

Construction projects

HSE management

CDM Regulations

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Professional body membership

Engineering/safety degree

Job description

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. It supports the development and continuous improvement of health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring they remain effective and aligned with statutory and organisational requirements. Working across all project phases, the position reviews and assures 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, it identifies hazards, assesses risks, and implements robust control measures to maintain safe project delivery. The role also promotes a strong safety culture through training, workshops, and ongoing communication, while conducting regular site inspections, audits, and assurance activities. It leads investigations into incidents and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented, and 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

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 team's 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. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.