Looking to lead HSE strategy across multi-million-pound water frameworks? We’re recruiting on behalf of a major UK Principal Contractor to appoint a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager for key Southern Water and Affinity Water frameworks. You’ll play a senior leadership role across a growing programme of works, with individual projects exceeding £60m. Health, Safety & Environmental Manager - £70,000–£85,000 £ £5,500 Car Allowance or Company Car 28 Days Annual Leave Private Healthcare Enhanced Pension Scheme & Bonus - Southern Region & North Home Counties - Infrastructure/Utilities – ID: (phone number removed) The Opportunity: * Lead on HSE strategy across two major water frameworks * Join an established SHEQ team, managing 8 professionals * Drive cultural change and strategic improvement across MEICA and civils schemes * Influence senior leaders and work closely with clients and regulators * Be part of a growing region with £140m turnover and increasing demand What’s in it for you?: * £70,000–£85,000 base (flex for exceptional candidates) * Company Car or £5,500 Car Allowance * Up to 10% bonus * Private medical (with family option) * 28 days holiday Bank Holidays (Ability to Purchase) * Excellent pension and professional development support What you'll be doing: * Leading framework-wide health, safety, and environmental performance * Coaching and developing HSE team members (Advisors to Senior Advisors) * Collaborating with senior stakeholders including the Head of HSE, Regional Ops Directors, and Framework MDs * Using data to drive performance, spot trends and implement improvements * Working 2 days from home, 2 days in either Rickmansworth or Southampton offices, and 1 day on site or flex What we’re looking for: * NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) * Experience managing teams in a tier 1 civils or MEICA environment * Strong stakeholder engagement – from site teams to SLT * Demonstrable success improving safety culture and performance * Background in water, utilities, MEICA, or groundworks Interested in making a lasting impact on essential infrastructure? Let’s have a confidential chat today