Job Description
Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading specialist engineering firm on the appointment of a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager.
This is a senior, hands-on HSE leadership role supporting manufacturing and assembly facilities, where you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving robust Health, Safety & Environmental systems. Working closely with operational teams, project delivery functions, and senior leadership, you will ensure HSE considerations are embedded at every stage – from fabrication and assembly through to site installation.
You will also lead and develop the HSE team, promote behavioural safety, and act as a key liaison across facilities, projects, and client stakeholders to ensure full compliance with legal, ISO, and client requirements.
In your new role:
* Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and management systems aligned with legal, ISO, and client standards
* Lead HSE compliance across manufacturing and assembly operations, ensuring safe fabrication, modularisation, and installation activities
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, embedding behavioural safety and innovative best practice approaches
* Conduct and oversee risk assessments, site inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring across multiple facilities
* Lead investigations into incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions
* Collaborate with project delivery teams and client representatives to ensure HSE requirements are integrated into planning and execution
* Act as the primary HSE liaison for facilities, providing visible on-site support and expert guidance
* Develop and lead a team of Health & Safety Officers, including recruitment, mentoring, training, and performance management
* Allocate HSE resources effectively across projects and sites to ensure consistent oversight
* Monitor regulatory compliance and ensure environmental standards, including waste and sustainability requirements, are met
* Analyse HSE data and performance metrics, preparing reports and driving improvements based on trends
* Promote strong cross-functional communication to embed a positive, accountable safety culture
What you will need to succeed:
* 5+ years’ experience in an HSE role within a Manufacturing or Engineering environment
* Relevant Health and Safety qualifications (NEBOSH, etc)
* Experience leading, developing, and managing HSE teams
* Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
* Working knowledge of current HSE legislation and compliance frameworks
* Experience implementing and managing Health & Safety systems and practices across multiple sites
* Experience in carrying out investigations, audits and reporting
Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don’t worry if you don’t):
* Familiarity with digital HSE management systems and tools
* Experience with Environmental and Sustainability initiatives (e.g., waste management, carbon footprint reduction)
* Experience in delivering internal HSE training
For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can support your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health and Safety Specialist today.