Project Health Safety Environment Manager

Overview

A leading construction contractor is seeking an experienced Project HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental delivery across major projects in London. This is a key leadership role, working closely with project teams, clients and supply chain partners to ensure the highest standards of HSE performance are embedded.

The role will suit a proactive, visible HSE professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a track record of delivering safe, compliant projects within fast-paced construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the principal HSE point of contact for site teams, clients and subcontractors
• Develop, implement and review construction phase plans, risk assessments and method statements
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and assurance activities, driving continuous improvement
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, ensuring robust corrective actions are implemented
• Deliver toolbox talks, briefings and training to promote a positive, engaged safety culture
• Support project leadership teams with HSE planning, reporting and performance metrics
• Ensure effective contractor management, inductions and ongoing compliance monitoring

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Project HSE Manager or Senior HSE role within construction environments
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 health and safety qualification), ideally CMIOSH
• Experience operating on complex, fast-paced construction projects
• Confident communicator, able to influence at all levels from site operatives to senior stakeholders