HSQE Manager

Role Purpose

The HSQE Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) activities across major infrastructure or construction projects, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and promoting a strong, positive safety culture.

Reporting to the Head of HSQE, the role supports the implementation of organisational HSQE strategy, oversees project compliance, reviews the suitability of project documentation, and leads site-based safety initiatives. The HSQE Manager plays a key role in translating strategic objectives into practical actions that drive continuous improvement across project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

HSQE Leadership

• Provide expert HSQE leadership, guidance and strategic support to project teams and wider business functions as required.

• Promote a positive HSQE culture through visible leadership, engagement and coaching at all organisational levels.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality and environmental performance.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, client requirements and internal management systems.

Documentation and Governance

• Lead the development, review and implementation of HSQE documentation, ensuring consistency, suitability and compliance.

• Oversee the preparation and ongoing review of risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.

• Ensure documentation remains current and reflects operational and legislative requirements.

Risk Management

• Drive a proactive approach to hazard identification, risk assessment and implementation of effective control measures.

• Monitor project risks and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and tracked through to completion.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen organisational risk management processes.

Site Safety and Workforce Engagement

• Build strong relationships with operational teams to promote ownership of Health and Safety responsibilities.

• Influence positive behaviours through coaching, mentoring and workforce engagement.

• Conduct site inspections, audits and behavioural observations to monitor compliance and identify improvement opportunities.

• Ensure unsafe acts and conditions are addressed promptly and effectively.

Incident Management

• Lead the reporting, investigation and analysis of accidents, incidents and near misses.

• Identify root causes and ensure corrective actions are implemented, monitored and communicated across the business.

• Promote organisational learning by sharing lessons learned and best practice.

Performance Monitoring

• Monitor and analyse HSQE performance using inspections, audits, reporting data and workforce feedback.

• Produce regular performance reports for senior management.

• Escalate emerging trends and significant risks where appropriate.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

• Promote a culture where health, safety and wellbeing are integrated into everyday project activities.

• Support initiatives that enhance both physical and mental wellbeing.

• Encourage workforce participation in creating safe, healthy and inclusive working environments.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and standards.

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of the Business Management System.

• Support the implementation of best practice across projects and the wider organisation.

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Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• CSCS Manager Card.

• NVQ/SVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice (or equivalent).

• IOSH Certified Membership (or equivalent professional qualification).

• Risk Assessment and Method Statement awareness.

Desirable Qualifications

• Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or equivalent.

• Incident Investigation qualification (e.g. Kelvin Top-Set).

• Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management.

• Internal Quality Management Systems Auditor qualification.

• Mental Health First Aider certification.

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Experience

Essential

• Minimum of five years' experience in Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental management on major infrastructure, utilities, energy or high-voltage projects.

• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety legislation and risk management.

• Knowledge of environmental and ecological management requirements.

• Experience conducting accident and incident investigations and producing investigation reports.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Experience managing multiple project locations.

• Experience working within a Principal Contractor environment.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence people at all organisational levels.

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Behavioural Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and ethical leadership.

• Builds trusted relationships through openness, honesty and accountability.

• Communicates clearly, objectively and respectfully.

• Encourages collaboration and values diversity and inclusion.

• Takes ownership of continuous improvement initiatives.

• Acts as a role model for Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental excellence.

• Promotes best practice and supports the ongoing development of organisational capability.