Location: Barnsley
Hours: Full-time
Recruiting via: The Best Connection

About the Company

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

• Provide professional HSE guidance across telecoms utility operations, ensuring full legislative and client compliance.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments, promoting best practice and strong incident prevention.
• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, ensuring effective close-out and learning.
• Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and on-site coaching to support a positive safety culture.
• Ensure alignment with ISO 18001, NERS, SMAS, and other relevant standards.
• Analyse safety performance trends and produce clear reports with actionable recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within HSE and operational teams.
• Represent the business during client audits, meetings, and programme reviews.
• Ensure full compliance with HSG47 and safe excavation practices.

Essential Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety
• Extensive experience managing H&S within highways excavation environments
• Strong and proven knowledge of HSG47 (Avoiding Danger from Underground Services) - essential
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel across Yorkshire
• Strong influencing, coaching, and communication skills
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for safety culture improvement

Desirable Experience

• Background in telecoms or utilities
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations
• ISO management systems auditing
• Incident investigation training (TapRooT, ICAM, etc.)
• Strong report writing and interpersonal skills