HSSE Manager
M Group
Lead HSSE strategy, compliance and culture for infrastructure projects.
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Little London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Utilities
Water
Transport
Telecommunications
Energy
Plant & Fleet Solutions
Infrastructure Services
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Highways
Rail & Aviation
Telecom
Role
What you would be doing
risk management
regulatory audits
hsse reporting
training delivery
policy development
digital integration
- Act as the main point of contact for client HSSE teams and regulators.
- Represent the company at client forums and industry groups.
- Lead audits, regulator visits, and certification processes (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
- Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation (e.g., CDM 2015) and industry standards.
- Deliver training and coaching to operational teams.
- Provide visible leadership across all project sites.
- Coach and support senior leaders and project managers to embed safety into every stage of delivery.
- Identify trends and innovations to enhance HSSE performance.
- Oversee risk management for high-risk activities (e.g., confined spaces, lifting, excavation).
- Monitor performance through audits, inspections, and data analysis.
- Champion behavioural safety and cultural change initiatives like It Starts With Me.
- Maintain and improve policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
- Lead investigations and ensure lessons learned are embedded.
- Develop and implement the contract HSSE plan aligned with company and client objectives.
- Lead divisional and group-wide initiatives.
- Manage and mentor HSSE Advisors, supporting their professional growth.
- Support the integration of digital tools for reporting and analysis.
- Prepare and present HSSE performance reports to directors and clients.
What you bring
iema
nebosh
iosh
topset
microsoft 365
stakeholder
- IEMA Certificate/Diploma in Environmental Management
- Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
- NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards)
- Chartered Member of IOSH (or working towards)
- Recognised incident investigation training (e.g., TOPSET, TapRoot)
- NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
- Experience with digital safety tools and Microsoft 365
- Proven experience in a similar HSSE leadership role within construction, utilities, or infrastructure
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Excellent communication and data analysis skills
- Reward and recognition scheme
- Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
- Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
- My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
- Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more!
- My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts
- Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Matched or contributory pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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- some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction.
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a focus on delivering essential infrastructure services, they have evolved into a trusted partner across multiple industries.
- They specialize in delivering projects in utilities, transport, energy, water, infrastructure, and more, with a reputation for reliability and innovation.
- They have played a vital role in key infrastructure projects that have supported the UK’s growth, from residential to commercial developments.
- With an emphasis on safety, quality, and sustainability, they consistently meet and exceed client expectations.
- Their diverse project portfolio includes large-scale infrastructure, residential developments, and complex transport systems.
- They are renowned for their expertise in energy, industrial, and water management solutions, helping clients achieve operational efficiency.
- They provide a comprehensive suite of services, from design to construction and maintenance, ensuring seamless project delivery.
- They have been a pioneer in integrating cutting-edge technology to optimize operations and enhance customer service.
- We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet.
- We know we can only succeed by delivering responsibly, sustainably and safely.
- We take ownership, we’re accountable and we deliver.
- We’re rigorous, expert and committed to excellence in all we do.
- We have integrity and do the right thing.
- We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations.
- We are curious and learn from our experiences.
- We’re flexible, open‑minded and know there’s more than one way to achieve our objectives.
- We influence by listening, valuing the contributions of others and having a point of view.
- We’re problem‑solvers that act on data, insight and evaluation.
- We’re together and as one team, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
- We achieve more by collaborating and delivering together.
- We respect one another’s differences and learn from one another’s diverse perspectives.
- We look after and support one another to work safely.
- We inspire one another to excel, succeed and enjoy the work we do together.
- We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life.
- We’re progressive and constantly seek new ways to deliver outstanding outcomes.
- We’re resilient and thrive on challenge and change.
- We are sector leaders in our areas of expertise and are aligned around a shared vision.
- We’re entrepreneurial, innovative, constantly looking ahead and continuously improving.
50 to 23
Carbon Intensity
Carbon emissions intensity reduced from 50 tCO2e/£m turnover in 2020 to 23 tCO2e/£m in 2024.
54 kt to 49.5 kt
GHG Emissions
Absolute greenhouse gas emissions reduced from 54 kt to 49.5 kt in FY 2024.
42%
Emissions Target
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions targets set for a 42% reduction by 2030, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
52%
Supply Chain Carbon
Aims to cut supply-chain carbon intensity by 52% by 2030.
- Committed to achieving net zero before 2050.
- Fleet Decarbonisation Strategy in place, including HVO fuel, electric vehicles, route optimisation.
- ISO 14001 environmental management systems implemented across operations.
- Investing in low-carbon materials, biodiversity net-gain, regional recycling, sustainable technologies.
- Advertise via diverse channels to attract under‑represented talent.
- Only engage senior search firms committed to gender diversity standards.
- Run training/upskilling programmes to enhance workforce diversity.
- Annual reporting on inclusion progress across four pillars: leadership, recruitment & attraction, retention, progression.
- ENABLE networks across Ethnicity & Culture, Neurodiversity, Ageism, Gender bias, LGBTQ+, Social mobility.
- Making strides in gender representation; increasing proportion of female employees.
- Bias‑awareness training provided for hiring teams.
- Senior leadership committed to inclusive cultures and greater diversity balance.
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