HSE Manager in Stratford, London

HSE Manager - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
Location: Stratford, East London (covering regional projects)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Sector: Civil Engineering, Rail & Infrastructure
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to join a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established HSE professional to take responsibility for health, safety and environmental performance across multiple infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on civil engineering, rail and London Underground environments.
Reporting to the Head of HSE, you will provide strategic and operational support to project teams, oversee HSE Advisors and ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance and continuous improvement are maintained.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, ideally with experience working on Network Rail or London Underground projects, alongside knowledge of temporary works and incident investigation procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and support HSE performance across multiple civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
Provide technical HSE advice and guidance to site management teams, operational staff and HSE Advisors.
Lead, mentor and develop HSE Advisors, ensuring consistent standards across regional projects.
Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with relevant HSE legislation, company procedures and client requirements.
Oversee accident and incident investigations, identifying root causes and ensuring preventative measures are implemented.
Monitor HSE performance, analyse trends and produce monthly reports for senior management.
Support temporary works safety arrangements, including inspections, audits and compliance with BS 5975.
Build strong working relationships with clients, project managers, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
Deliver HSE briefings, toolbox talks, awareness training and site safety standdowns.
Promote occupational health, wellbeing and a positive safety culture across all projects.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and share lessons learned across the business.
Essential Requirements
Proven HSE management experience within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector.
NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent as a minimum.
CSCS Safety Professional Card.
Strong understanding of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
Experience conducting HSE inspections, audits and incident investigations.
Knowledge or practical experience of temporary works safety and management arrangements.
Ability to manage, support and mentor HSE Advisors and operational teams.
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills.
Confident working independently and managing HSE requirements across multiple projects.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable Experience & Qualifications
Experience supporting Network Rail and London Underground projects.
Sentinel PTS (Personal Track Safety).
London Underground Basic Track Awareness (LUL BTA).
Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor qualification.
NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma or currently working towards it.
IOSH membership or equivalent professional accreditation.
Environmental qualification or professional membership, such as ISEP.
Kelvin TOPSET or equivalent incident investigation training.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or PTLLS.
Experience working within major infrastructure frameworks or Tier 1 contracting environments.