HSE Manager

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation's critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably. With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

The HSE Manager for Major Projects will take a lead role within the team whilst maintaining a day-to-day responsibility for Health, Safety, Environment and Welfare within the division. The successful candidate will be a leader responsible for pushing forward operational excellence, wellbeing, and sustainability across the whole Major Projects division. Partnering with Project Directors and leadership collaboratively you will influence how projects think, plan, and perform.

• To take a lead role within the Major Projects division whilst maintaining a day-to-day responsibility for Health, Safety, Environment and Welfare within the nominated Contract.
• To be the recognised HSE focal point for contract specific Operational Management, sub-contractors, customer and, if required, external legislative bodies.
• To develop HSE Plans, campaigns, improvement strategies and action plans commensurate with the breadth and diversity of the Contract.
• To promote and ensure compliance with the company Integrated Management System and locally defined HSE controls established within the Contract HSE Plan.
• To establish, and continually promote, a high standard in respect of HSEW, supporting our operational management and sub-contractor teams across the contract.
• Identifying and responding to both leading and lagging indicators to the betterment of the Contract and wider company.
• Ensure forums that promote effective communication and information sharing and learning are established across the contract teams.
• To build and develop long term relationships with relevant internal and external customers.
• To identify and provide good practice learning across the Contract and Company.
• To proactively lead and mentor a team of dedicated HSE personnel.
• To assure that Operational Teams utilise the company IMS during delivery of the contract undertakings.
• Support the winning of work process as required through the development and maintenance of proposal information.

• Responsible for advising operational management on the HSE performance of the multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactively analyse leading and lagging data to identify deviations, root causes and prepare recommendations for improvements in performance.
• Actively support the Project Management in the implementation of the region's HSE Improvement and development plans.
• Lead the local HSE team including monitoring and reviewing the performance of and compliance with the IMS HSEW Policies, Management System and standards.
• Ensure all incidents have an effective investigation and root cause analysis (where required) and ensuring findings are documented and appropriate actions plans are agreed, shared and delivered and reviewed for their effectiveness.
• To be the interface between central UK HSE functions and contract specific operations, and supporting to interpret and implement Policy accordingly.
• Maintain the structure, people, processes, systems, core competencies, and culture required to achieve the contract HSE plan and lead and manage the change required.
• Carry out surveillance and compliance audits of the supply base as required.
• To understand Corporate and UK Regional strategy and ensure appropriate support is given locally.
• To clearly assign responsibilities and tasks to each direct report establishing an effective control to ensure that they have the necessary resources and authority and perform to the required standards.
• To conduct periodic performance reviews to monitor performance against plan; give performance feedback, lead, coach, mentor, motivate, empower, counsel, train and develop direct reports.
• To implement Corporate and Regional HSEQ KPIs and targets.
• Support the organisation in maintaining all applicable ISO accreditations and customer required accreditations.
• Develop relations with Customer counterparts with a view to proactively sharing information and learning.
• Actively promote the organisations behavioural safety and continuous improvement programs.
• Deploy recognised industry HSE standards and best-practice, legislative changes and external trends and developments in HSE management.
• Deliver the instructed changes to HSEQ Policies, Procedures, Systems, Standards and processes as required complying with legal and/or Corporate requirements, working with the Quality Assurance function as required.
• Liaise with dedicated personnel in relation to management of Occupational Health and Wellbeing.
• Develop and support delivery of Training Programmes.

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), Chartered status (CMIOSH) preferred.
• Extensive experience in senior HSE leadership within major projects, infrastructure, or engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation, CDM Regulations, and ISO management systems.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to turn data and insight into performance improvement and cultural change.

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

Altrad Babcock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion for making a difference. Everyone is welcome to apply.