HSSE Business Partner Permanent NEW

HSSE Manager – Engineering

Location: Aylesbury (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

Salary: £60,000 per annum

The Opportunity

An established transport organisation is seeking an experienced HSSE Manager – Engineering to join their Health, Safety, Security and Environment function. This is a critical role providing expert HSSE business partner support to the Engineering function, ensuring the safe operation of maintenance and engineering activities across the network during a busy transformation period.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence safety standards, drive compliance, and deliver key initiatives aligned with the company’s annual HSSE plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HSSE leadership and support within the Engineering function, acting as the key business partner for managers and teams
• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety standards, procedures, and risk assessments
• Monitor incident trends and support investigations to ensure lessons are embedded
• Lead and deliver risk-based HSSE audits and compliance reviews
• Oversee accreditation and management system compliance (ISO/PAS99)
• Support safety validation and change management for engineering projects
• Engage effectively with unions and internal stakeholders to support HSSE initiatives
• Represent the organisation externally with regulators, industry bodies, and peer operators
• Lead specific HSSE projects and initiatives, deputising for senior leadership as required

Candidate Profile

• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) in Occupational Safety and Health
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and its application to engineering operations
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Competence in IT applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint
• Personal Track Safety (PTS) qualification
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities
• IOSH membership, working towards Chartered (CMIOSH)
• Lead Auditor qualification (or working towards)