HSE Manager - Construction
6 days ago
Reading
MiCiM is growing and we’re looking for an experienced, proactive HSE Manager to play a key role in elevating safety standards across our projects in the UK & Europe. If you’re passionate about driving a positive safety culture, influencing senior leaders, and delivering excellence in health & safety, we’d love to hear from you. We deliver complex construction projects with a focus on quality, collaboration, and innovation and health & safety sits at the heart of everything we do. As our HSE Manager, you’ll have the autonomy, support, and visibility to make a meaningful impact across our business. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll lead the strategic and operational development of MiCiM’s health and safety function, including: • Developing, implementing, and continually improving our H&S strategy, policies, and procedures, • Ensuring full compliance with UK H&S legislation, including CDM Regulations, • Maintaining and supporting certification for ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems, • Providing competent H&S advice to senior management, project teams, and site personnel, • Conducting site inspections, audits, and risk assessments — and ensuring corrective actions are seen through, • Leading incident investigations to identify root causes and implement preventative actions, • Managing and coordinating training programmes to ensure workforce competency and compliance, • Overseeing RAMS, method statements, and construction phase plans, • Liaising with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies as a trusted HSE representative, • Monitoring safety KPIs and producing regular performance reports, • Championing a proactive safety culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives What You’ll Bring • A recognised Health & Safety qualification, • Minimum Tech IOSH membership, • Proven H&S experience within the construction industry, • Strong working knowledge of the CDM Regulations and their practical application, • Demonstrable experience managing and maintaining ISO 45001 standards, • Excellent understanding of risk management and safe systems of work, • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels, • Experience on large-scale or multi-site construction projects, • Relevant training or auditing qualifications Why MiCiM? • Travel & Growth Opportunities: You’ll have opportunities to travel to project sites in the UK & Europe, meet stakeholders, attend project meetings, and gain first‑hand experience on major builds. Perfect for someone who enjoys mixing fieldwork with commercial office duties., • Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses., • Enhanced Annual Leave + Christmas shutdown., • Career Growth: MiCiM offers robust career development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and progression within the company., • Knowledge Sharing and Engagement: Share your expertise and engage with educational institutions and further education bodies to inspire the next generation., • Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge projects with a company that values creativity and innovation., • Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: Our clients are industry leaders which means the projects we work on are often at the forefront of engineering excellence with respect to Energy Efficiency and Sustainability., • Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, family-focused culture that includes enhanced benefits for mental health, neurodiversity, maternity, paternity, and menopause., • Women in Construction: MiCiM is a proud co-founding member of FWD -Forum for Women in Data Centres, as well as provide enhanced pregnancy, maternity, return to work and menopause benefits for our employees., • Enhanced Family Leave Policies: We offer enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave, providing you with the support you need during important life events., • Volunteering Leave: We encourage giving back to the community with paid leave per year for volunteering activities of your choice., • Comprehensive Training Programmes: Support your career progression with structured training programmes, including opportunities for chartership and professional memberships., • Multiple Network and Committee opportunities with MiCiM to get involved with should you wish., • Regular Leadership Engagement: Participate in regular communication opportunities with company leaders to stay informed and involved.