HSEQ Manager

Focus Logistics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus is recruiting an experienced Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) Manager for a major infrastructure project in London. The role provides on-site HSE management and subject matter expertise, reporting to the Project Director and working with Site Managers and the wider HSEQ team.

This temporary assignment runs to year-end with potential extension; 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Thu 8:30–17:00, Fri 8:30–16:00). Lead HSE processes, audits, training, and site safety delivery.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification at minimum Level 3.
• Experience with general HSEQ management systems.
• Experience of ISO 45001 audits and compliance.
• Experience with risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Ability to lead training for managers and operatives.
• Strong IT skills with Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a daily on-site HSE presence during high-risk activities.
• Lead HSE processes across site activities and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide technical HSE expertise including RAMS/SWMS reviews.
• Manage audits, inspections, monthly reporting and corrective actions.
• Lead HSE training and competency development for installation teams.
• Represent the business in meetings, site tours and investigations.
• Ensure HSE policies are integrated into project delivery.

Skills

HSEQ management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

IT skills

Education

NEBOSH Level 3

HSE qualification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Focus is recruiting an experienced Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) Manager for one of our clients on a temporary basis.

The role provides on-site HSE management and subject matter expertise across a major infrastructure project in London, ensuring legal compliance is maintained and that HSE processes and procedures are in place, communicated and followed. You will report to the Project Director and work closely with Site Managers, Project Managers and the wider HSEQ team.

Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week - 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4:00pm Friday.

Duration: Initial assignment to the end of the year, with the potential to extend.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain a daily on-site HSE presence during installation and high-risk activities, carrying out and reporting on regular site visits and monitoring LMRAs and ongoing works
• Lead HSE processes and procedures across site activities, including goal setting, performance monitoring, reporting and enforcing site safety rules - Drive continuous HSE improvement by eliminating hazards, reducing risk and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards
• Provide technical HSE expertise to site teams, including hazard identification, risk assessment and review of RAMS/SWMS
• Manage day-to-day HSE matters, including audits, inspections, monthly reporting, corrective actions and approved HSE project plans
• Lead and coordinate HSE training and competency requirements, delivering training and mentoring installation teams
• Represent the business in meetings, contractor and client discussions, senior management tours and incident investigations - Ensure daily briefings, risk assessments and company HSE policies are fully integrated into project delivery
• Strong communicator with an eye for detail, able to build good working relationships at all levels Desirable:

Essential requirements:

• Recognised H&S qualification: NEBOSH or equivalent (minimum Level 3)
• Experience of general H&S management systems
• Experience of working to, and being audited against, ISO 45001
• Experience of risk and safety assessments and accident investigation / root cause analysis
• Able to lead in-house training for managers and operatives
• Strong IT skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint

Desirable:

• Tech IOSH or Diploma-level qualification - ISO 45001 Lead Auditor - Experience of lifting and rigging - Experience of mechanical installation works
• Microsoft Forms experience - Knowledge of IT solutions used in quality and safety management