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 – up to £80,000 + £5,500 Car Allowance or Company Car + 28 Days Annual Leave + Private Healthcare + Enhanced Pension Scheme & Bonus - Southern Region
Infrastructure/Utilities – ID: 821481
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–£80,000 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
- 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?