Anderson Knight are looking for a Site-Based HSE Manager to take full ownership of Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance on a high-profile construction/engineering project in Cumbria. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the site operates to the highest standards of safety and environmental management in line with UK legislation, company procedures, and industry best practice.
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure full compliance with all relevant HSE and Environmental legislation, company policies, and project-specific requirements.
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Develop, implement, and monitor site-specific HSE plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
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Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety observations.
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Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis with appropriate reporting and corrective actions.
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Liaise with project management, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies to drive a culture of continuous improvement in HSE performance.
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Maintain accurate HSE records, including training, permits, inspections, and environmental monitoring.
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Organise and deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions.
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Ensure environmental controls are in place and monitored (e.g., noise, dust, waste, spill response, pollution prevention).
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Provide regular HSE reports and updates to senior management and clients.
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Champion a positive safety culture across all levels of the site workforce.
Requirements
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Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a site-based HSE role, ideally within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
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Relevant HSE qualifications, such as:
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NEBOSH National Diploma or NEBOSH Construction Certificate
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IOSH membership (TechIOSH or GradIOSH, ideally working toward CMIOSH)
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Environmental qualification (IEMA Certificate or equivalent) is highly desirable.
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In-depth knowledge of UK HSE legislation and ISO standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
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Proven ability to lead on-site HSE functions and influence safe behaviours.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills with confidence to engage at all levels.
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Computer literate with experience using safety management systems and reporting tools.
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Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
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Experience on major infrastructure or energy projects.
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Environmental permit and waste management knowledge.
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Mental health and wellbeing awareness training.
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Behavioural safety programme experience