HSEQ Manager
Utilities Infrastructure
North West£50,000 – £60,000 Negotiable DOE + Benefits
Looking for a HSEQ role where you’re genuinely trusted to lead?
Our client is a growing utilities infrastructure business delivering critical projects across the UK. As the business continues to expand, they are looking to appoint an experienced HSEQ Manager to take ownership of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management across the organisation.This is not a role focused purely on compliance administration.Instead, you’ll become the recognised HSEQ lead within the business, trusted to investigate incidents, manage major client relationships, oversee accreditations, drive continual improvement and ensure the organisation remains compliant across an increasingly demanding regulatory landscape.Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll have the autonomy, support and authority to make a genuine impact.
The Opportunity
This is a highly varied and fast-paced role operating within the utilities sector.No two days are the same.One day you may be leading a complex incident investigation and presenting your findings to a major utility client. The next, you could be managing insurance claims, producing project-specific RAMS, preparing for an external audit or supporting operational teams with critical compliance requirements.The role requires somebody who can prioritise effectively, remain calm under pressure and confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
Incident Investigation & Client Reporting
Lead accident and incident investigations across the businessProduce detailed investigation reports using recognised methodologiesPresent findings and updates to utility clients and senior stakeholdersManage corrective and preventative actionsProvide regular incident updates and performance reporting
HSEQ Leadership & Compliance
Maintain and continually improve the HSEQ management systemEnsure compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standardsMaintain Health & Safety and Environmental Legal RegistersDevelop and deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and inductionsIdentify training needs across the workforce
Risk Management
Produce and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)Support operational teams with project-specific risk managementEnsure compliance with LOLER, PUWER and wider plant regulationsManage COSHH documentation and compliance processes
Quality, Environmental & Accreditation Management
Full responsibility for maintaining:ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001AchillesSafeContractorConstructionlineGIRSWIRSYou will lead audits, manage non-conformances, maintain compliance records and drive continual improvement initiatives.
Insurance & Claims
Manage utility damage and third-party insurance claimsLiaise with insurers, solicitors and loss adjustersInvestigate incidents and gather supporting evidenceManage claims through to resolution
Reporting & Performance
Produce HSEQ performance metrics including LTIFR and AFRManage environmental reporting, waste reporting and carbon reportingAnalyse operational trends and identify improvement opportunitiesSupport commercial teams with PQQ submissions and client compliance requests
Essential Experience
? Previous HSEQ, SHEQ or Health & Safety Management experience? Utilities, energy infrastructure, gas, water or network construction experience? Incident investigation and root cause analysis? ISO management systems experience? Strong understanding of LOLER and PUWER regulations? Experience producing RAMS and risk assessments? External audit and accreditation management? Insurance claims management experience? Strong stakeholder management and communication skills? Excellent report writing and analytical capability
Essential Qualifications
NEBOSH DiplomaNEBOSH ConstructionSMSTSIOSH Membership
Desirable
Chartered IOSHSEATSSHEA GasSHEA WaterSHEA PowerStreet Works SupervisorG39Water HygieneFirst Aid + AEDFire Marshal
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely empowers its people.You’ll be given significant autonomy, trusted to lead your function and supported by a leadership team that values expertise and professionalism.Monday to Friday7:30am – 4:30pm£50,000 – £60,000 Negotiable DOE + Benefits
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