Job Description:

HSEQ & Sustainability Manager – Major Construction Programme

Bedford (MK43) – Site-Based
£55,000 – £65,000 (depending on experience) + Benefits
Permanent

The Opportunity

We’re recruiting for a HSEQ & Sustainability Manager to take a senior leadership role on a long-term, large-scale construction programme expected to run for over 5 years.

This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of health & safety, environmental performance, sustainability, and community engagement on a major live site with real influence over site culture, delivery standards, and long-term project outcomes.

You’ll be joining a well-established delivery team on a complex, fast-moving scheme, where your input will directly shape how the project is delivered safely, responsibly, and sustainably.

The Role

You will act as the lead HSEQ & Sustainability professional on site, working closely with operational teams, subcontractors, stakeholders, and the wider project leadership team.

This role combines hands-on site leadership with strategic oversight, ensuring high standards are maintained across health & safety, environmental performance, and social value.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of site-wide HSEQ systems
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation including CDM Regulations and HSE standards
• Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations, driving corrective actions
• Monitor trends, identify risks, and promote a strong behavioural safety culture
• Support operational teams with RAMS reviews and risk mitigation

Sustainability & Environmental Performance

• Develop and implement project sustainability strategy aligned with ESG objectives
• Monitor and report on environmental performance including carbon, waste, and energy usage
• Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact across site operations
• Promote practical and innovative sustainable construction practices

Community Engagement & Social Value

• Act as a key point of contact for local stakeholders and community groups

• Manage communication around site activity, logistics and disruption

• Lead social value initiatives across the project

• Support local employment, skills development, and community programmes

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience in a senior HSEQ role within construction, infrastructure or major projects
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and CDM Regulations
• Experience delivering environmental and sustainability initiatives on live projects
• Background in stakeholder or community engagement
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
• Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills

Desirable

• Environmental or sustainability qualification (e.g. IEMA)
• ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 auditing experience
• Experience on complex, live construction environments
• Knowledge of construction logistics best practice (FORS / CLOCS)

Why Apply?

• Long-term programme (5+ years of secured work on this project alone)

• Senior leadership role with genuine influence on site culture and delivery

• Opportunity to shape sustainability and HSEQ performance on a major build

• Strong pipeline of future work and career progression opportunities

Apply Now

If you’re looking for a senior HSEQ role with real impact on a major live construction programme, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.