HSE Manager

HSE Manager | South Region | Up to £70,000 | Permanent

The Opportunity

If you're looking for a role where you can make a visible impact on Health, Safety and Environmental performance, drive continuous improvement, and support the successful delivery of major rail and infrastructure programmes, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing specialist organisation operating within the rail and telecommunications sector.

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to provide expert Health, Safety and Environmental leadership across a diverse portfolio of rail and telecommunications infrastructure projects throughout the UK.

Supporting operational delivery teams and the wider HSQE function, you will play a key role in developing, implementing and continuously improving the company's Health, Safety and Environmental Management System, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with industry best practice.

You'll join a dynamic and expanding business where your expertise can directly influence safety culture, operational performance and long-term business success.

Whether you're an established HSE Manager or an experienced HSE professional looking to take the next step in your career, this position offers the opportunity to shape Health, Safety and Environmental standards across major rail and infrastructure programmes.

HSE Manager Responsibilities

HSE Management System Development: Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the company's Health, Safety and Environmental Management System.

Project HSE Support: Provide Health, Safety and Environmental guidance and support to project teams throughout mobilisation, delivery and project transition phases.

Legislative Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental and railway industry legislation, standards and client requirements.

Audits & Inspections: Plan and conduct site inspections, audits and compliance reviews across operational and project locations.

Risk Management: Support risk assessments, hazard identification activities and the implementation of effective control measures.

Incident Investigation: Lead or support investigations into incidents, near misses and non-conformances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

ISO Compliance Support: Assist with ISO management system audits, compliance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Environmental Management: Promote environmental best practice and support environmental compliance across all project activities.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve HSE processes, systems and overall business performance.

Safety Culture Development: Champion a proactive and positive safety culture across operational and project teams.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, clients, contractors and external stakeholders.

HSQE Support: Support wider quality, health, safety and environmental initiatives as part of the broader HSQE function.

Ideal HSE Manager

NEBOSH Qualified: NEBOSH Construction Certificate (Construction Plus).

Environmental Qualification: IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management, IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management or equivalent.

Rail Industry Experience: Experience supporting rail infrastructure projects within operational project environments.

Network Rail / TfL Knowledge: Knowledge of and experience working to Network Rail and Transport for London standards and requirements.

Audit & Compliance Experience: Experience conducting site audits, inspections and compliance reviews.

HSE Legislation Knowledge: Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, management systems and industry best practice.

Risk Management Expertise: Experience supporting risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective action planning.

Communication Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.

Problem-Solving Ability: Proactive and solutions-focused approach to identifying risks and implementing practical improvements.

Adaptability & Resilience: Able to perform effectively within fast-paced, complex and changing project environments.

Continuous Improvement Mindset: Passion for driving improvements in Health, Safety, Environmental and operational performance.

Flexibility & Commitment: Willingness to travel extensively, work varied hours and provide occasional out-of-hours support when required.

Location & Working Arrangements

Location: South Region (including Bristol, Cardiff, Central London and surrounding project locations)

Working Pattern: Full-time role with a combination of day and night shifts.

Working Arrangement: Site‑based role with flexible working arrangements (Approximately 75% site‑based activity and 25% office and home working, subject to agreement with your line manager).

Travel Requirements: Extensive travel across project locations throughout the South region.

HSE Manager Salary

Up to £70,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Why Join This Organisation?

Join a growing specialist rail and telecommunications infrastructure business.
Play a pivotal role in shaping Health, Safety and Environmental performance across major projects.
Gain exposure to large-scale rail and infrastructure programmes throughout the UK.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the development of organisational best practice.
Enjoy a varied role combining both strategic and operational responsibilities.
Build long-term career progression within a growing and ambitious business.
Make a meaningful impact on safety culture, environmental performance and project delivery excellence.
About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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