Our Water and Utilities contractor client is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their London-based team.

Supporting operations across utilities, local authority, and commercial frameworks, this role will lead the Health & Safety function, while also maintaining oversight of environmental and quality standards across the business.

You will play a key role in driving a strong safety culture across the business, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and industry standards. This is a hands-on position, working closely with teams on the ground to promote safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all HSE activities, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, including ISO standards and UK-specific safety laws.
• Monitor and audit workplace practices to ensure they align with HSQE policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Ensure environmental sustainability practices are upheld and compliance with relevant environmental legislation.
• Lead the development and implementation of safety protocols.
• Respond to incidents, lead investigations, and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Ensure all safety reports, records, and certifications are maintained and up to date.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness across the organisation.
• Manage the quality assurance process, ensuring all work meets required quality standards.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational quality and safety performance.
• Conduct audits and inspections, identifying areas for improvement and driving corrective action.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate quality and safety best practices into daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Conduct environmental audits and assessments, ensuring the company''s operations are sustainable and compliant with relevant laws.
• Develop and deliver HSE training programmes to ensure all employees understand and adhere to safety, quality, and environmental protocols.
• Lead safety meetings and training sessions, encouraging a proactive approach to health and safety.
• Work with department heads to ensure ongoing employee development in HSE areas.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in HSE management, preferably within the construction, water, or utilities sectors.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and UK regulatory requirements.
• Experience in conducting audits, managing compliance systems, and implementing safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage cross-functional teams.
• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to safety, quality, and environmental management.
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification is desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary circa -50k-60k - scope for higher depending on client view of experience
• Office based in Stratford with sites across London
• Company vehicle or cash allowance
• Pension scheme
• Career progression within a growing civil engineering contractor
• Opportunity to work on high-profile UK infrastructure projects