HSEQ Manager

Serco Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence company in the UK is seeking an HSEQ Manager to drive operational excellence and cultural transformation within its Defence business unit. The role demands proactive oversight of HSEQ across various sites, including a high-profile Defence Maritime site in Portsmouth. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving abilities, and impeccable communication skills to foster relationships and promote safety culture. This hybrid position emphasizes compliance, incident management, and continuous improvement in a fast-evolving landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in HSEQ management, ideally in a defence or industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and health standards.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSEQ management across a high-profile Defence Maritime site in Portsmouth.
• Act as SME for HSEQ matters, providing guidance to managers.
• Own incident management and corrective action implementation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) management? Do you thrive in roles where you can lead from the front – with people and with purpose? Join Serco Defence as an HSEQ Manager and become a driving force behind operational excellence, cultural transformation and continuous improvement across our Defence business unit. In this hybrid role, you’ll take the lead across a high‑profile Defence Maritime site in Portsmouth, whilst also supporting Space and Technology operations across key sites in Hampshire and the South of England. This role also requires HSEQ oversight to remote and diverse locations across the UK and British Isles. You’ll be visible, hands‑on and trusted, working closely with colleagues and customers to embed a proactive safety culture and deliver real change. Travel is part of the role, and we’re looking for someone who embraces the opportunity to be out on site, building relationships, solving problems and making a difference where it matters most.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all HSEQ matters, providing trusted guidance and support to managers and colleagues across the business.
• Support performance assurance activities, conducting reviews and supporting corrective actions that align with our values and regulatory standards, focusing on meaningful action, not just metrics.
• Own incident management, leading investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of preventative actions, turning incidents into learning opportunities and reinforcing a Just Safety Culture.
• Provide operational oversight across Defence capabilities, attending key meetings and ensuring proactive risk management is embedded in daily operations, acting as a key liaison between the Director of HSEQ and operational teams.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, collaborating with internal teams, customers, and third parties to align goals and deliver shared success.
• Design and deliver impactful training programmes, tailored to operational and strategic needs.
• Support strategic bids, ensuring HSEQ is embedded in proposals and delivery plans to enhance competitiveness and client confidence.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance, maintaining meticulous documentation and coordinating audits to meet all health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for innovation, simplification, and best practice across all HSEQ systems and processes.
• Promote a strong safety culture, encouraging open communication, hazard identification, and shared accountability through site visits, inspections, and zero harm engagements.

What We’re Looking For

• Analytical and decisive, using data to uncover trends, drive decisions, and deliver measurable improvements.
• A structured problem-solver, skilled in root cause analysis and implementing lasting solutions.
• Adaptable and growth‑oriented, staying ahead in a fast‑evolving HSEQ landscape.
• Self‑motivated and inspiring, with strong communication skills – engage, influence, and build strong relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised, managing multiple priorities and delivering impactful results independently.