Senior SHE Manager (SMS Governance) in Epsom

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Senior SHE Manager. You play a critical role in safeguarding SGN’s people, reputation and license to operate. You will ensure safety is governed, understood and lived throughout the organisation in line with our Zero Harm initiative.

Responsibilities

• Design, govern and maintain SGN’s Safety Management System (SMS) in line with legal, regulatory and industry standards (ISO 45001, Gas Safety Regulations etc).
• Interface between SHE leadership, regulators and operational stakeholders to embed safety into decision-making culture, turning strategic safety objectives into practical governance frameworks that protect public, employee and asset safety.
• Lead and govern the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Develop and maintain SHE Policies and Procedures.
• Lead assurance activities such as performance monitoring, audits and document control, verifying and monitoring performance, compliance and driving improvement.
• Support assurance and regulatory engagement across SGN.
• Drive safety culture across the business, ensuring safety embedded into day-to-day operations.
• Engage with key stakeholders in SHE leadership, across the wider business and regulatory bodies.

What You Will Need

• At least 5 years of experience in SHE roles within gas, utilities, energy or infrastructure sectors with high-risk work.
• Excellent understanding of gas distribution environments and the associated risks.
• Proven experience leading SHE governance frameworks and influencing cross-functional teams.
• You have experience chairing or significantly contributing to SHE committees, policy boards or audit panels.
• You have demonstrable ability to embed safety culture through governance, leadership engagement and behavioural safety initiatives.
• You have experience working directly with regulators (HSE, Ofgem etc) and responding to formal investigations or improvement notices.
• Led or significantly supported major change initiatives involving SHE systems such as SMS overhauls, ISO transitions or digital platform rollouts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).

You may have to travel between business area sites across South England and Scotland. You may need to spend occasional nights away from home.

Note on applications: Not sure you meet every requirement? Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm.

If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We’re here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.