Senior HSE Manager - Engineering & Manufacturing - London - £50k to £80k (Relocation Support)

Senior HSE Manager - Engineering & Manufacturing - London - £50k to £80k (Relocation Support)

Role: Senior HSE Manager

Location: London

Salary: £50,000–£80,000 DOE

Industry: Engineering / Advanced Manufacturing / Industrial Operations

Relocation Support

Company Overview

We are working with an innovative, growing engineering and manufacturing business specialising in the development and production of complex engineered systems.

The company is expanding its manufacturing operations and investing in its facilities to support continued growth.

With a strong focus on operational excellence, safety and continuous improvement, the business offers an excellent opportunity to join a skilled technical team and play a key role in developing and maintaining health, safety and environmental standards across its operations.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior HSE Manager to take ownership of health, safety and environmental management within a growing engineering and manufacturing business based in London.

This role will focus on developing, implementing and maintaining effective HSE management systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting a strong safety culture across manufacturing, workshop and technical operations.

Working closely with senior leadership, engineering and operational teams, you will be responsible for establishing robust safety procedures, managing operational risks and driving continuous improvement across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, hands-on HSE professional who enjoys taking ownership, influencing operational decisions and implementing practical safety solutions within a technically challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

HSE Management Systems & Strategy

• Develop, implement and maintain effective Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) management systems across manufacturing and engineering operations.
• Establish and maintain risk assessments, safe systems of work, standard operating procedures and associated safety documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee assessments and compliance activities relating to COSHH, DSEAR, PUWER, LOLER and LEV.
• Develop and deliver HSE improvement plans, establishing clear objectives, priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Manage HSE-related budgets, resources and improvement initiatives, ensuring effective allocation of expenditure.

Operational Health & Safety

• Conduct regular workplace inspections, safety audits and risk assessments across workshop, manufacturing and technical environments.
• Identify workplace hazards, implement appropriate control measures and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and preventative actions.
• Oversee permit-to-work procedures, fire safety arrangements and emergency response processes.
• Coordinate statutory inspections, equipment examinations and maintenance-related compliance activities.
• Support occupational health programmes, including monitoring and control of noise, vibration and respiratory hazards.
• Provide practical HSE guidance to engineering, manufacturing and operational teams.

Compliance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate HSE records, compliance documentation and regulatory reporting, including RIDDOR where applicable.
• Act as a key point of contact for regulatory authorities, external auditors and relevant stakeholders.
• Manage contractor safety processes, including pre-qualification, inductions, RAMS reviews and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Monitor HSE performance through inspections, audits, incident trends and key performance indicators.
• Prepare and present regular HSE reports to senior management, highlighting risks, performance and improvement opportunities.
• Deliver safety training, awareness initiatives and practical guidance to employees and contractors.
• Promote a positive safety culture while supporting efficient and effective manufacturing operations.
• Drive continuous improvement across health, safety and environmental processes as the business develops.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Health, Safety and Environmental management within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial or similarly technical environment.
• Proven experience developing, implementing and maintaining HSE management systems.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Practical experience conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections and safety audits.
• Knowledge of COSHH, PUWER, LOLER and other relevant industrial safety regulations.
• Experience investigating incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Ability to develop and maintain safety documentation, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Experience working closely with engineering, manufacturing or operational teams to manage workplace risks.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to safety management, with the ability to balance regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Desirable:

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management or equivalent qualification.
• NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management.
• Experience working in environments subject to DSEAR, COSHH or Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR).
• Familiarity with permit-to-work systems and contractor safety management.
• Experience supporting manufacturing expansion, new facility development or operational scale-up.
• Knowledge of occupational health surveillance, industrial equipment safety and statutory inspection requirements.
• Experience managing regulatory inspections, external audits and compliance improvement programmes.
• Previous experience establishing HSE processes within a growing or evolving manufacturing organisation.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000–£80,000 depending on experience.
• Equity or share option opportunities.
• Private healthcare.
• Generous annual leave arrangements.
• Relocation support where applicable.
• Opportunity to take ownership of HSE strategy and operational safety processes.
• The chance to influence safety standards within a growing engineering and manufacturing business.
• A varied role involving strategic HSE management and hands-on operational involvement.
• A collaborative, technically challenging environment offering opportunities for professional development and progression.

Interested?

If you're an experienced HSE Manager looking for an opportunity to take ownership of health and safety processes, influence operational standards and contribute to the growth of an engineering and manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion or email george.taylor@everec.co.uk