HSE Manager - South

HSE Manager - Infrastructure

Location: South of England (ideally west of London)

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + car + bonus

About the Role

We are supporting a leading infrastructure contractor in the appointment of an experienced HSE Manager to oversee a portfolio of highways projects across the South of England.

This role will play a key part in driving a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, and supporting operational teams to deliver works safely and efficiently. You'll be joining a dynamic, forward-thinking environment that values a proactive, can-do attitude and continuous improvement across its projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Health, Safety & Environmental strategy across multiple highways projects
• Provide expert advice and guidance to operational teams, ensuring best practice is embedded on site
• Conduct audits, inspections and incident investigations, driving continuous improvement
• Support and influence project teams to promote a proactive and behavioural safety culture
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and company procedures
• Analyse performance data, identify trends and implement improvement plans
• Engage with key stakeholders including clients, subcontractors and senior leadership
• Support the development and mentoring of HSE Advisors within the team

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HSE role within utilities, construction, M&E or infrastructure
• Knowledge of highways projects / schemes would be desirable
• Experience working on multi-site or framework-based projects
• NEBOSH GC ideally Diploma or working towards (or equivalent)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to influence and drive behavioural change on site