Are you passionate about Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) management? Do you thrive in roles where you can lead from the front with people and with purpose?

Join Serco as an HSEQ Manager

Become a driving force behind operational excellence, cultural transformation, and continuous improvement across our Defence division.

In this hybrid role, you'll take the lead across high-profile Defence Maritime sites in Plymouth and Portsmouth, while also supporting wider UK operations where needed. You'll be visible, hands-on, and trusted, working closely with colleagues and customers to embed a proactive safety culture and deliver real change. Travel is part of the role, and we're looking for someone who embraces the opportunity to be out on site, building relationships, solving problems, and making a difference where it matters most.

At Serco, we're proud of our people-first culture. We believe in empowering our teams, celebrating innovation, and creating inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. As an HSEQ Manager, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and gives you the platform to lead with impact.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all HSEQ matters, providing trusted guidance and support to managers and colleagues across the business.
2. Support performance assurance activities, conducting reviews and supporting corrective actions that align with our values and regulatory standards.
3. Own incident management, leading investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of preventative actions.
4. Provide operational oversight across Defence capabilities, attending key meetings and ensuring proactive risk management.
5. Build strong stakeholder relationships, collaborating with internal teams, customers, and third parties.
6. Design and deliver impactful training programmes tailored to operational and strategic needs.
7. Support strategic bids, ensuring HSEQ is embedded in proposals and delivery plans.
8. Ensure full regulatory compliance, maintaining documentation and coordinating audits.
9. Champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for innovation and best practice.
10. Promote a strong safety culture through site visits, inspections, and zero harm engagements.

Candidate Profile:

We're looking for a confident, forward-thinking HSEQ professional who brings more than just compliance to the table. You should thrive in complexity, lead with purpose, and be passionate about making a real difference in challenging environments. You will be:

• Analytical and decisive, using data to drive decisions.
• A structured problem-solver, skilled in root cause analysis.
• Adaptable and growth-oriented.
• Self-motivated and inspiring, with strong communication skills.
• Highly organised, managing multiple priorities.
• Experienced in ISO management systems (9001, 45001, 14001).
• Innovative and action-focused.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety.
• IOSH/IIRSM membership or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Food Safety Level 3 or above qualification.
• Trained trainer qualification.
• Level 3 certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management.
• Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management.
• Lead Auditor Qualification.
• Accident Investigation training.

Additional Benefits:

• Company car, pension, diverse and inclusive culture, growth opportunities, and various wellbeing benefits.
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase more.
• Life assurance and access to numerous discounts and deals.