SHE Manager – Strategic Safety Leader (Flexible Hours)

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

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.