Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager
| Posting date: | 01 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £21.15 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 December 2025 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 1HT |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -122025-15940_1764597479 |
Summary
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager
Location: Barnsley
Hours: Full-time
Recruiting via: The Best Connection
Our client is a leading Tier 1 utilities contractor specialising in telecoms, with a strong reputation for exceptional safety and quality standards. With over 300 directly employed staff nationwide and operations centred in Barnsley, they promote a positive, forward-thinking culture built on teamwork, compliance, and operational excellence.
Their commitment to Health, Safety & Environment is reflected through multiple accreditations, including ISO 18001, NERS, and SMAS.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Health, Safety & Environment Manager to join our client's operations in Barnsley. This is a key role responsible for driving a positive safety culture across fast-paced telecoms and utilities environments.
You will be a visible, influential presence on-site-supporting site teams, operational managers, and field crews to maintain the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide professional HSE guidance across telecoms utility operations, ensuring full legislative and client compliance.
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Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments, promoting best practice and strong incident prevention.
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Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, ensuring effective close-out and learning.
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Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and on-site coaching to support a positive safety culture.
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Ensure alignment with ISO 18001, NERS, SMAS, and other relevant standards.
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Analyse safety performance trends and produce clear reports with actionable recommendations.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives within HSE and operational teams.
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Represent the business during client audits, meetings, and programme reviews.
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Ensure full compliance with HSG47 and safe excavation practices.
Essential Requirements
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NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety
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Extensive experience managing H&S within highways excavation environments
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Strong and proven knowledge of HSG47 (Avoiding Danger from Underground Services) - essential
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Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel across Yorkshire
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Strong influencing, coaching, and communication skills
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Proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for safety culture improvement
Desirable Experience
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Background in telecoms or utilities
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Knowledge of CDM Regulations
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ISO management systems auditing
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Incident investigation training (TapRooT, ICAM, etc.)
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Strong report writing and interpersonal skills