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Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Looking to lead HSE strategy across multi-million-pound water frameworks?
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 - £70,000–£85,000 + £+ £5,500 Car Allowance or Company Car + 28 Days Annual Leave + Private Healthcare + Enhanced Pension Scheme & Bonus - Southern Region & North Home Counties - Infrastructure/Utilities – ID: (phone number removed)

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–£85,000 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

What we’re looking for:

  * 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?
Let’s have a confidential chat today

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