Senior Manager, HSE

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We are bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets.

The Senior HSE Manager for the UK provides support to the Location Lead SVP, Project and Construction Management, and HSE Teams. They will work closely with teams across the UK to coach, influence, and help implement effective HSE programmes that drive safe behaviours and ensure compliance through governance checks aligned with management and project system requirements.

The HSE Manager UK will have responsibility for HSE deliverables in supporting bids, FEEDs, and associated tenders, and will be required to interface with both internal and external stakeholders. This role is primarily home‑office based/hybrid but will require a degree of travel for site engagement and other office locations across the UK.

A key aspect of the HSE Manager UK role is providing direct, hands‑on support to projects across the UK Operation. Beyond strategic oversight, this position will actively engage with project teams in the field—working closely with Project Managers, Site Leaders, and HSE personnel to ensure that HSE requirements are fully understood, embedded, and effectively executed.

The HSE Manager UK will work closely with Operational and Project Management Teams to ensure their business and project areas are aligned with company‑wide initiatives, HSE strategies, and long‑term priorities. They will have experience and understanding of HSE strategy, organizational culture, and operational realities, enabling them to deliver solutions that extend beyond the remit of any single function.

The HSE Manager UK will have the capability to lead and guide HSE teams, shape direction, and influence outcomes across all project and operational settings. Responsibilities include driving continuous improvement, strengthening HSE governance, providing HSE leadership, supporting and enabling project HSE delivery, and ensuring consistent implementation of standards and policies across all UK operations.

You will provide Project Managers, Construction Managers, Project Management Teams, and their teams with the necessary information, guidance, and associated services related to Health, Safety, and Environmental activities. The Senior HSE Manager will manage both HSE and Training and Competence Teams. The HSE Manager UK will maintain a hands‑on approach to support business demands and will actively drive operational alignment and HSE excellence across the UK, ensuring Health, Safety, and Environment priorities are embedded in every aspect of project delivery.

You will have/bring:

• Diploma Qualified, or equivalent, operational, functional and management experience.
• Several years experience in a HSE disciplined role.
• Experience with large EPC/EPCM projects—detailed design through to EPC execution and close out.
• The HSE Manager UK operates with a high degree of autonomy, working proactively and initiating collaboration with peers and stakeholders across the organization.
• Experience in effectively communicating and presenting complex proposals and reports to senior level management.
• Ability to persuade and influence others.
• Participative management style with a cooperative team approach.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. Our focus is on a values‑inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. We’re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today’s low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.