SHE Manager

Kier Group plc.; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a SHE Manager to lead the Thames Water Framework team from Gerrards Cross, overseeing safety, health and environmental performance.

You will drive the SHE strategy, mentor the team, and ensure compliance with Kier IMS and Thames Water standards across the region. The role emphasizes cultural change, high-level stakeholder engagement, and robust accident investigation, with 40-hour weeks and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Degree, NVQ or NEBOSH Diploma in Safety, Health & Environmental subjects with strong knowledge of construction safety.
• Membership in a relevant professional institution.
• Significant practical H&S experience working in construction or water sectors.
• Experience managing H&S professionals and influencing at senior level.
• Full driving licence and working knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 Standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the Thames Water SHE team to provide high-quality technical and strategic support to operations.
• Implementing the safety management system and ensuring compliance with Kier IMS and Thames Water standards.
• Ensuring all accidents, incidents, and near misses are effectively investigated and reported accurately.
• Conducting health and safety inspections and audits, driving continual improvements across the framework.
• Reporting on SHE performance to the Senior Leadership Team and providing timely operational support to project teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Influencing at senior level

HSE expertise

Auditing & inspections

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree / NVQ / NEBOSH Diploma in Safety, Health & Environment

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

Job description

We're looking for a SHE Manager to join our Thames Water Framework team based in Gerrards Cross., Location: Gerrards Cross - Sites across the Thames Water RegionHours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

This is an exciting and fast‑paced manager role where you'll lead the Kier Thames Water SHE Team to deliver best in class safety, health, and environmental performance. Working alongside Heads of Operations and Project Directors, you'll implement the SHE strategy and drive continuous improvement across the Thames Water Framework. You'll be responsible for implementing cultural change, influencing at senior level, and ensuring the highest standards of SHE responsibility are maintained across all operations.

What will you be responsible for?

• Leading and developing the Thames Water SHE team to provide high-quality technical and strategic support to operations
• Implementing the safety management system and ensuring compliance with Kier IMS and Thames Water standards
• Ensuring all accidents, incidents, and near misses are effectively investigated and reported accurately
• Conducting health and safety inspections and audits, driving continual improvements across the framework
• Reporting on SHE performance to the Senior Leadership Team and providing timely operational support to project teams

You hold a Degree, NVQ or NEBOSH Diploma in Safety, Health & Environmental subjects with strong knowledge of construction safety

• You have membership in a relevant professional institution
• You have significant practical H&S experience working in the construction or water sector
• You have demonstrable experience in managing H&S professionals and strong influencing skills at senior level
• You hold a Full driving licence and have working knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 Standards