SHE Manager

Base location: Reading or Havant offices or England based with frequent travel to Reading and Havant.
Salary: to £65k dep on experience, plus car allowance + performance related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent Full time with the option of hybrid working

SHE Manager

The Health and Safety (H&S) Manager is responsible for leading and managing all H&S processes, procedures and practices across the business. To ensure compliance with all relevant standards, legislation and good practice and fostering a strong, proactive safety culture across the business.
Working closely with all key stakeholders the H&S Manager will provide leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in safety and quality performance.

Neos Networks oversees works in the following areas. Civils/Power, working in substations and installation of electrical equipment. Rail/Fibre both Overhead and Underground.

• Champion and promote a positive health and safety culture
• Lead by example and promote safe working practices
• Promote Neos Networks' vision, mission, and values.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous development across teams and partners.
• Promote innovation and best practices to enhance H&S performance.

Developing and Implementing Policies and Procedures

• Creating and updating health and safety policies and procedures that align with legal requirements, regulations and specific industry standards and best practices.
• Ensuring these policies are effectively communicated and understood by all employees.
• Define and implement H&S and CDM methodologies across all project phases.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, industry standards,
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks and reporting structures.
• Prepare and review PCI/CPP documentation and submit F10 notifications as required.
• Ensure all Health & Safety documentation is completed at project closeout.
• Support ISO 45001 compliance and assist the Assurance team with data collection
• Support and undertake risk assessments identifying potential hazards and implementing appropriate controls
• Manage monthly H&S reporting cycles and construction KPIs.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Lead investigations in response to incidents/accidents and ensure corrective actions are completed
• Monitor H&S performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate lessons learned reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver learning and development initiatives
• Ensure all staff have the appropriate training and qualifications for their roles.
• Promote coaching and mentoring to build internal H&S capability.
• Define and manage PPE requirements and provide guidance of use.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including the HSE, Environment Agency, and local authorities.
• Represent the H&S function in internal and external meetings.
• Review and approve third-party contractor safety systems and performance.
• Support vendor management and delivery leads in evaluating framework partners' safety practices.
• Collaborate with the Head of Fibre Design Engineering Management and Safety for operational support.
• Participate in planning and pre-start meetings to ensure CDM compliance.
• Provide technical H&S advice and prepare reports as needed.
• Stay up to date with changes in H&S legislation and advise accordingly.
• Review and update safety documentation, policies, and RAMS templates.
• Define and maintain quality standards across Neos Networks.
• Coordinate H&S resources to support and audit operational sites.
• Advise on high-risk RAMS and support risk planning and mitigation strategies.

Neos Networks offers alternative working arrangements that give employees some flexibility, including office, home and hybrid working.

EXTERNAL ONLY: If you successfully secure a role with us, you'll be required to complete our pre-employment screening process before joining.

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. Should you need any further assistance please contact careers@neosnetworks.com