Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Job Title: Health, Safety & Environmental Manager
Team: Compliance
Reporting to: Chief Safety & Compliance Officer
Direct Reports: Site SHEQ Advisors
Working Hours: 42 hours, Monday–Friday plus business-dependent needs
Salary: £65,000 + £6,000 car allowance

Purpose of the Role

The HSE Manager will lead, implement, and continually enhance the organisation’s Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems across its operational sites. The role ensures full compliance with legislation, internal policies, environmental permits, and recognised industry standards. It promotes a proactive safety culture and supports sustainable environmental performance. Close collaboration with operational teams is essential to maintain alignment with group-wide policies.

This position also provides leadership and direction to the SHEQ Advisor team across multiple sites, ensuring consistent delivery of high standards and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain Health & Safety systems aligned with ISO 45001.
• Lead risk assessments, HAZOPs, and safe systems of work for operational activities.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and incident investigations, ensuring effective root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Deliver safety training and toolbox talks to operational and maintenance teams.
• Monitor performance KPIs and report findings to senior leadership.
• Ensure robust emergency response and business continuity plans are up to date and well communicated.
• Promote a strong, positive H&S culture across all sites.

Environmental Management

• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, licences, and consents relevant to site operations.
• Manage environmental monitoring programmes, including emissions, waste, odour, noise, and other key metrics.
• Lead environmental incident investigations and drive preventative measures.
• Support continuous improvements in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon impact.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and coordinate site audits and reporting.
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and wider sustainability initiatives.

Compliance & Governance

• Stay informed of relevant legislative and industry developments.
• Update risk assessments, method statements, and permit documentation.
• Ensure contractors and visitors comply with all HSE requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, procedures, and evidence for audit purposes.

Leadership & Management

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to SHEQ Advisors and site teams.
• Plan workloads and ensure effective coverage across all operational sites.
• Set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and support development plans.
• Encourage collaboration and consistency in applying SHEQ standards.
• Mentor and upskill SHEQ personnel through structured training.
• Represent the SHEQ function at senior management level.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Support incident and near-miss investigations with statements and evidence as required.
• Ensure reporting procedures are followed and understood.
• Adhere to risk assessment controls, PPE requirements, SOPs, and legal duties.
• Demonstrate exemplary safety behaviour and positively influence site safety standards.

Individual Competencies & Role Requirements

Technical Expertise

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and/or Environmental Management qualifications (e.g., IEMA).
• Significant HSE or SHEQ leadership experience in operational, industrial, utilities, renewable energy, or other process-driven environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE and environmental legislation, including COMAH, Environmental Permitting Regulations, and the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Experience managing and developing HSE/SHEQ teams.
• Proven experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Strong reporting, data interpretation, and performance-tracking skills.
• High IT competency in MS Office and related systems.

Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills

• Strong investigative skills with a structured, methodical approach.
• Ability to resolve complex issues and lead root-cause analysis.
• Pragmatic and solution-focused mindset.

Communication & Leadership

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Coaching-oriented management style and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Project & Time Management

• Self-motivated, resilient, and effective at managing multiple priorities across various sites.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Adaptability

• Comfortable working across different environments, including outdoor and remote locations.
• Willingness to travel regularly and work extended hours when needed.
• Full driving licence.
• Ability to comply with PPE and site safety protocols across office and operational settings.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.