Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

  • Principal People Recruitment
  • Basingstoke, Hampshire
  • 30/01/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Looking to lead HSE strategy across multi-million-pound water frameworks?
We re recruiting on behalf of a major UK Principal Contractor to appoint a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager for key Southern Water and Affinity Water frameworks. You ll play a senior leadership role across a growing programme of works, with individual projects exceeding £60m.

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager - £70,000 £75,000 + £+ £5,500 Car Allowance or Company Car + 28 Days Annual Leave + Private Healthcare + Enhanced Pension Scheme & Bonus - Southern Region & North Home Counties - Infrastructure/Utilities ID: (phone number removed)

The Opportunity:
  • Lead on HSE strategy across two major water frameworks
  • Join an established SHEQ team, managing 8+ professionals
  • Drive cultural change and strategic improvement across MEICA and civils schemes
  • Influence senior leaders and work closely with clients and regulators
  • Be part of a growing region with £140m turnover and increasing demand

What s in it for you?:
  • £70,000 £75,000 base (flex for exceptional candidates)
  • Company Car or £5,500 Car Allowance
  • Up to 10% bonus
  • Private medical (with family option)
  • 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays (Ability to Purchase)
  • Excellent pension and professional development support

What you'll be doing:
  • Leading framework-wide health, safety, and environmental performance
  • Coaching and developing HSE team members (Advisors to Senior Advisors)
  • Collaborating with senior stakeholders including the Head of HSE, Regional Ops Directors, and Framework MDs
  • Using data to drive performance, spot trends and implement improvements
  • Working 2 days from home, 2 days in either Rickmansworth or Southampton offices, and 1 day on site or flex

What we re looking for:
  • NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
  • Experience managing teams in a tier 1 civils or MEICA environment
  • Strong stakeholder engagement from site teams to SLT
  • Demonstrable success improving safety culture and performance
  • Background in water, utilities, MEICA, or groundworks

Interested in making a lasting impact on essential infrastructure?
Let s have a confidential chat today