Health, Safety & Environmental Assistant Manager

Health, Safety & Environmental Assistant Manager

Brighton 

£40,000 to £50,000 plus package

Purpose of the Role

The Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Advisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for staff, subcontractors, and clients. This role is key in identifying potential hazards, promoting safety awareness, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and standards.

Key Responsibilities

The role will involve, but is not limited to, the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HSE advice and guidance across all levels of staff, subcontractors, and clients.

• Develop, implement, and review HSE policies, ensuring compliance with legislation, standards, and company/client requirements.

• Conduct site inspections, audits, risk assessments, and ensure PPE/equipment safety standards are maintained.

• Manage subcontractor onboarding, training sessions, toolbox talks, and inductions.

• Lead accident/incident investigations, including RIDDOR reporting and root cause analysis.

• Promote a positive safety culture and continuous improvement in HSE practices.

• Maintain project documentation, accreditations, and accurate performance reports.

• Support HR with training compliance and related administration.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential:

Full UK driving licence.

Proven HSE management experience (construction or FM preferred).

Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and best practices.

NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent).

Excellent communication, reporting, and IT skills.

Highly organised with strong time management and attention to detail.

Able to work independently and collaboratively.

Desirable:

• Internal auditing experience (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

• IOSH membership.

• CSCS Card (or equivalent).

• Experience with face fit testing.

• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.

• First Aid certification.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Friendly and supportive working environment.

• Paid team events and social activities.

• Paid 30-minute lunch break.

• Free on-site parking.

• Dress-down Fridays.

• Workplace pension (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution).

Additional Information

• Location: Brighton (office-based).

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm.