About The Role
Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Where you'll be working?
As HSSE Manager, you'll be the driving force behind our health, safety, environmental, and security strategy. You'll provide leadership, governance, and expert guidance to ensure legal compliance and continuous improvement in safety culture and performance. This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with clients, regulators, and senior leaders to deliver safe, sustainable, and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
* Develop and implement the contract HSSE plan aligned with company and client objectives.
* Provide visible leadership across all project sites.
* Coach and support senior leaders and project managers to embed safety into every stage of delivery.
Compliance & Governance
* Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation (e.g., CDM 2015) and industry standards.
* Lead audits, regulator visits, and certification processes (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
* Maintain and improve policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
Risk & Assurance
* Oversee risk management for high-risk activities (e.g., confined spaces, lifting, excavation).
* Monitor performance through audits, inspections, and data analysis.
* Lead investigations and ensure lessons learned are embedded.
People Development
* Manage and mentor HSSE Advisors, supporting their professional growth.
* Deliver training and coaching to operational teams.
* Champion behavioural safety and cultural change initiatives like It Starts With Me.
Reporting & Client Engagement
* Prepare and present HSSE performance reports to directors and clients.
* Represent the company at client forums and industry groups.
* Act as the main point of contact for client HSSE teams and regulators.
Continuous Improvement
* Identify trends and innovations to enhance HSSE performance.
* Lead divisional and group-wide initiatives.
* Support the integration of digital tools for reporting and analysis.
What We're Looking For
* NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
* NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards)
* Chartered Member of IOSH (or working towards)
* Proven experience in a similar HSSE leadership role within construction, utilities, or infrastructure
* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
* Inspirational leadership with a hands‑on approach
* Excellent communication and data analysis skills
* Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
Desirable
* IEMA Certificate/Diploma in Environmental Management
* Recognised incident investigation training (e.g., TOPSET, TapRoot)
* Experience with digital safety tools and Microsoft 365
What's in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;
* Matched or contributory pension scheme
* Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
* Employee assistance programme
* My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts
* Life assurance
* Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
* Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
* Reward and recognition scheme
In addition, this role offers
* Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
* My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
* Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more!
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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About us
We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We're one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. We're responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet. We're open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations. We're together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. We're ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life. Whether you're a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It's an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.
Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.
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