HSE Manager

Location: Leatherhead
Salary: £52,000 + Benefits

We are recruiting for an experienced HSE Manager to lead the Health, Safety & Environment function within a well-established property maintenance and installation organisation. This role will drive safety standards across operational teams delivering gas heating and maintenance services to commercial clients, housing associations and local authorities.

You will manage a small HSE team and work closely with operational leaders to ensure strong compliance, effective risk management and a proactive safety culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the HSE Advisor and HSE Coordinator, providing coaching, support and performance management.

Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation including HSWA, RIDDOR, CDM, PUWER, LOLER and COSHH.

Oversee incident investigations, ensuring accurate reporting and effective corrective actions.

Review and approve risk assessments, method statements and permits to work.

Conduct site audits and inspections to ensure safe working practices.

Support and maintain ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems.

Identify training needs and oversee delivery of inductions and toolbox talks.

Produce HSE performance reports and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Essential

NEBOSH General Certificate

Strong operational HSE experience in construction, engineering, utilities or energy sectors

Experience managing or supervising HSE professionals

Excellent knowledge of UK health and safety legislation

Strong communication and organisational skills

Desirable

NEBOSH Diploma / Level 6 qualification

Lead Auditor qualification

IOSH Membership (CMIOSH preferred)

This is a great opportunity for an HSE professional looking to lead a team and influence safety culture across a growing operational business