HSE Manager – Client Site Safety & Programs

JobSpace; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an HSE Manager to lead client site safety programs across regions, translating standards into practical field guidance and training.

You will own incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions while coordinating with Legal, HR, and Global HSE. Strong client-facing skills and a CSP/NEBOSH-type certification are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HSE or related field with industry experience.
• Proven track record leading audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Experience supporting high risk industries or complex client environments.
• Strong client facing communication and escalation management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and oversight of client site HSE programs across regions.
• Translate enterprise safety standards into field execution guidance and training.
• Manage incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Partner with Legal, HR, Procurement, and Global HSE on complex requirements.
• Represent Accenture in audits, safety reviews, and joint investigations.

Skills

Audits & investigations

Client facing

HSE leadership

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HSE

CSP/CMIOSH/NEBOSH cert

Tools

ISNetworld

Avetta

ComplyWorks

Job description

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HSE Manager – Client Site Safety & Programs

HSE Manager – Client Site Safety & Programs

The HSE Manager – Client Site Safety & Programs provides regional and portfolio level leadership for client site and offsite Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs. This role bridges field execution and enterprise strategy by translating Accenture HSE standards, client contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements into consistent, scalable, and auditable field implementation.

The role owns program deployment, regional oversight, and performance management while providing escalation support and technical leadership for higher risk or complex client engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Deployment & Oversight

• Deploy and operationalize client site and offsite HSE programs across assigned regions, accounts, or portfolios.
• Translate enterprise HSE standards and client safety requirements into practical field execution guidance.
• Ensure consistent implementation of audits, inspections, training validation, and incident response processes.
• Own defined program elements such as training governance, contractor safety controls, and site readiness processes.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for HSE Leads and site level safety resources.
• Provide technical direction, coaching, and quality assurance for audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Prioritize resources and support based on risk, client exposure, and incident trends.
• Step into client facing or field roles for high risk, high visibility, or escalated engagements.
• Lead or oversee complex incident investigations and ensure effective root cause analysis and closure.
• Review incident trends, audit results, and near miss data to identify systemic risks.
• Drive corrective and preventive action plans and verify effectiveness.
• Support Stop Work Authority decisions and client escalations when required.

Training & Site Readiness Governance

• Own governance of training, authorization, and site readiness requirements across assigned scope.
• Ensure employees, subcontractors, and vendors meet client and regulatory requirements prior to mobilization.
• Validate training effectiveness and competency, not just completion.
• Partner with central HSE teams to ensure training functions as a risk control mechanism.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as an HSE lead for assigned client accounts or regions.
• Support interpretation and implementation of client safety requirements and contractual obligations.
• Partner with Legal, HR, Procurement, and Global HSE on complex or ambiguous requirements.
• Represent Accenture in client audits, safety reviews, and joint investigations as needed.
• Identify gaps and inconsistencies in field execution and recommend program improvements.
• Contribute to development of global tools, templates, and guidance.
• Support integration of acquisitions or new service offerings into existing HSE programs.
• Champion continuous improvement and safety culture maturity across regions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent field experience in HSE, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading audits, investigations, and corrective action programs
• Experience supporting high risk industries or complex client environments.
• Strong client facing communication and escalation management skills
• Demonstrated experience leading regional programs, portfolios, or multi-site operations.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant, applicable safety regulations
• Working knowledge of ISNetworld, Avetta, ComplyWorks platforms.
• Professional certification (CSP (or international equivalent such as Chartered OHS Professional (Australia), CMIOSH (UK), or NEBOSH International Diploma)
• 7-10 years of progressive HSE experience with direct field or client site work, Occupational Health and Safety, HS&E, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.

You will also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.