HSE Manager
Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date: Mar 19th, 2026
Ref: 1648272
Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting an established and highly respected engineering organisation in Teesside in their search for an experienced and proactive
HSE Manager.
This is a key, hands-on leadership role within a growing engineering business, supporting both workshop operations and external project sites. You will take ownership of the company's Health, Safety and Environmental strategy, ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement and embedding a positive safety culture across all areas of the business.
This position requires a visible, practical leader who is comfortable being present on the shop floor and on-site, working closely with operational teams to ensure standards are maintained and continuously improved.
The Role Reporting directly into senior leadership, you will be responsible for leading and developing the HSE function across workshop facilities and live project sites.
Your time will be split between:
- Workshop-based HSE leadership - supporting fabrication, machining and engineering activities
- Site visits - conducting audits, inspections and supporting project teams across regional client locations
This is not a desk-based role. You will be actively involved in inspections, investigations and practical safety improvements.
Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage all Health, Safety & Environmental activities across workshop and site operations
- Conduct regular audits, inspections and safety tours across fabrication and engineering areas
- Undertake site visits to monitor compliance and provide practical HSE support to project teams
- Develop, review and implement RAMS, policies and procedures
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation and industry standards
- Deliver toolbox talks and internal HSE training sessions
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting systems
- Liaise with external bodies, clients and regulatory authorities where required
- Drive a culture of behavioural safety and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For - Proven experience in an HSE Manager or Senior HSE Advisor role within engineering, fabrication, manufacturing or industrial environments
- Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation
- Experience supporting both workshop environments and external project sites
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) - essential
- Chartered or working towards Chartered status (desirable)
- Confident leading investigations and implementing corrective actions
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
- Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer - Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Established, stable engineering organisation with strong regional presence
- Varied role across workshop and live project environments
- Opportunity to influence and strengthen an already positive safety culture
- Long-term career progression within a growing business
If you are a proactive, hands-on HSE professional who enjoys being visible in operations and making a genuine impact, we would welcome a confidential discussion.
