SHEQ Manager

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Danny Sullivan Group in Stratford, East London, is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental performance across civil engineering and rail projects. You will report to the Head of HSE and support site teams, ensuring compliance with legislation and company procedures.

The role involves delivering technical HSE guidance, conducting audits and inspections, leading investigations, and coaching HSE Advisors across multiple live projects while fostering a positive

Qualifications

• Proven HSE experience within civil engineering, construction or major infrastructure projects.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent as a minimum.
• CSCS Safety Professional Card.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Understanding of temporary works procedures and safety requirements.
• Experience supporting and mentoring HSE Advisors or site teams.
• Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage HSE responsibilities across multiple live projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee HSE performance across multiple civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical HSE advice and guidance to site teams, project managers and operational staff.
• Lead, support and mentor HSE Advisors across the region.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, client requirements and company procedures.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor HSE performance, analyse trends and produce reports for senior management.
• Support temporary works safety arrangements, inspections and audits in line with BS 5975.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders to maintain high safety standards.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, awareness training and site standdowns.
• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture across all projects.

Skills

HSE management

Site inspections

Incident investigations

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Mentoring HSE teams

HSE guidance

Temporary works knowledge

UK H&S legislation

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

HSE Manager - Civil Engineering & Rail Infrastructure

Location: Stratford, East London
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Sector: Civil Engineering, Rail & Infrastructure

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HSE Manager to join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major projects across London and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental professional with a strong background in civil engineering, ideally with exposure to rail, London Underground and temporary works.

Reporting to the Head of HSE, you will be responsible for overseeing health, safety and environmental performance across multiple projects, supporting operational teams and ensuring compliance with legislation, industry standards and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee HSE performance across multiple civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

• Provide technical HSE advice and guidance to site teams, project managers and operational staff.

• Lead, support and mentor HSE Advisors across the region.

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.

• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, client requirements and company procedures.

• Lead accident and incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

• Monitor HSE performance, analyse trends and produce reports for senior management.

• Support temporary works safety arrangements, inspections and audits in line with BS 5975.

• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders to maintain high safety standards.

• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, awareness training and site standdowns.

• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture across all projects.

Essential Requirements

• Proven HSE experience within civil engineering, construction or major infrastructure projects.

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent as a minimum.

• CSCS Safety Professional Card.

• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.

• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and incident investigations.

• Understanding of temporary works procedures and associated safety requirements.

• Experience supporting and mentoring HSE Advisors or site teams.

• Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage HSE responsibilities across multiple live projects.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on Network Rail or London Underground projects.

• Sentinel PTS and/or London Underground Basic Track Awareness (LUL BTA).

• Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor qualification.

• NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 or working towards it.

• IOSH membership.

• Kelvin TOPSET or equivalent incident investigation training.

• Experience working for a Tier 1 civil engineering or infrastructure contractor.

The Opportunity

You will be joining an established contractor with a strong pipeline of secured infrastructure projects and a commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental performance.

The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of HSE delivery across multiple projects, work closely with senior management and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Danny Sullivan Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered on merit, skills, qualifications and experience.