Senior HSE Manager – Construction & Infrastructure

Kenton Black Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a Senior HSE Manager to drive health, safety and wellbeing across multiple civil engineering schemes in the North of England. Reporting to the SHW Director, you will lead HSE at site level, guide operational teams, and champion regulatory compliance while delivering continuous safety improvements across projects.

The role requires NEBOSH certification, experience across construction/roads infrastructure, and a proactive, professional approach to stakeholder

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or Diploma) is essential.
• Diploma/qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent required.
• Experience leading HSE teams across multiple sites is essential.
• Proven track record with ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 is essential.
• IOSH membership or pursuing Chartered status is essential.
• Evidence of CPD is required.
• SEATS (Safety, Environmental Awareness Training Scheme) is desirable.
• Mental Health First Aid training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the operational site lead for Safety, Health & wellbeing on site.
• Provide expert advice to operational teams to maintain safe and healthy workplaces.
• Chair regular HSE calls and meetings with leadership teams.
• Conduct site inspections and behavioural observations; report findings and close out actions.
• Deliver daily HSE engagement on site: toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Support SHW strategy delivery and regulatory compliance across projects.
• Lead investigations into accidents/ incidents and embed learning.

Skills

On-site leadership

HSE expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

CPD

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

SEATS

Mental Health First Aid

Job description

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a Senior HSE Manager to drive health, safety and wellbeing across multiple civil engineering schemes in the North of England. Reporting to the SHW Director, you will lead HSE at site level, guide operational teams, and champion regulatory compliance while delivering continuous safety improvements across projects.

The role requires NEBOSH certification, experience across construction/roads infrastructure, and a proactive, professional approach to stakeholder