Our Water and Utilities contractor client is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their London-based team. Supporting operations across utilities, local authority, and commercial frameworks, this role will lead the Health & Safety function, while also maintaining oversight of environmental and quality standards across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all HSE activities, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, including ISO standards and UK-specific safety laws.
- Monitor and audit workplace practices to ensure they align with HSQE policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Ensure environmental sustainability practices are upheld and compliance with relevant environmental legislation.
- Lead the development and implementation of safety protocols.
- Respond to incidents, lead investigations, and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
- Ensure all safety reports, records, and certifications are maintained and up to date.
- Promote a culture of safety awareness across the organisation.
- Manage the quality assurance process, ensuring all work meets required quality standards.
- Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational quality and safety performance.
- Conduct audits and inspections, identifying areas for improvement and driving corrective action.
- Collaborate with internal teams to integrate quality and safety best practices into daily operations.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Conduct environmental audits and assessments, ensuring the company's operations are sustainable and compliant with relevant laws.
- Develop and deliver HSE training programmes to ensure all employees understand and adhere to safety, quality, and environmental protocols.
- Lead safety meetings and training sessions, encouraging a proactive approach to health and safety.
- Work with department heads to ensure ongoing employee development in HSE areas.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in HSE management, preferably within the construction, water, or utilities sectors.
- Strong knowledge of ISO standards and UK regulatory requirements.
- Experience in conducting audits, managing compliance systems, and implementing safety protocols.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage cross-functional teams.
- A strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach to safety, quality, and environmental management.
- NEBOSH or IOSH certification is desirable
Benefits
- Competitive salary circa £50k-60k - scope for higher depending on client view of experience
- Office based in Stratford with sites across London
- Company vehicle or cash allowance
- Pension scheme
- Career progression within a growing civil engineering contractor
- Opportunity to work on high-profile UK infrastructure projects
