HSE Manager
Administration
GBP 80k-90k / year
| Position | HSE Manager |
| Reporting To: | COO |
| Salary: | Circa £80-90K (dependant on experience) |
| Location: | Base location, either Milton Keynes or London offices, with hybrid home working available, with some travel to sites where required. |
| Start Date: | July 2026 |
| Type: | Full Time, permanent – Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00 Mon to Thurs and 08:30-16:00 on Fridays. |
About Eclipse:
With a company-wide ambition to outshine for our customers and partners, we are committed to continually raising the bar in how we work and what we deliver. Eclipse Power is a proud market leader in the UK energy sector, providing expert grid consultancy and delivering private network and microgrid solutions, as well as operating as an OFGEM licensed Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO).
We offer specialised technical expertise at every stage of the customer journey, from advice and support on initial project viability, to design through to adoption and maintenance and everything in between. Our strong reputation, skilled workforce, innovative digital technology, and established industry regulatory relationships underpin the service we provide, and we are passionate and committed to delivering safe, reliable and high-quality solutions for our customers and partners.
Our people are our most important asset. Rather than traditional company values, we have personalities, reflecting our belief that how we work and what we do truly matters. With a diverse talent pool, we benefit from many different ways of thinking. Our people have a strong work ethic, care for one another, and make sure we have some fun along the way.
Role Purpose
The HSE Manager provides strategic leadership and professional oversight of Health, Safety and Environmental management across Eclipse Power Group.
The role ensures that:
- HSE is embedded across the full asset lifecycle (development, construction, operations)
- The organisation operates in line with legal, regulatory, and industry requirements
- The Eclipse philosophy of “Energise with Care” is translated into practical, day-to-day behaviours
The role acts as the organisation’s senior HSE authority, ensuring a proportionate, risk-based HSE management system is in place and that the business is supported in effectively identifying and managing risk.
Key Accountabilities:
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Strategic Leadership & Culture
- Lead the development and delivery of Eclipse HSE strategy, aligned with business and operational objectives
- Promote a proactive, learning culture based on:
- Prevention
- Care for people and environment
- Personal and collective responsibility
- Champion the Eclipse Way of Working and embed “Energise with Care” across all functions
2. Governance, Policy & Compliance
- Support the CEO and Executive in establishing and maintaining the HSEQ Policy (Tier 1) and overarching governance framework, acting as the lead technical advisor on HSE matters
- Ensure the organisation complies with:
- UK health, safety and environmental legislation (e.g. HSWA, CDM Regulations)
- ISO standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001)
- IDNO / Grid technical and safety requirements
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of a proportionate, risk-based HSE Management System that:
- Reflects the scale and risk profile of Eclipse
- Aligns with industry good practice
- Is practical and usable across the business
- Ensure effective implementation of a structured system comprising:
- Standards (Tier 2)
- Processes (Tier 3)
- Assurance and records (Tier 4)
- Provide clear and practical assurance insight to the CEO and Executive that:
- HSE risks are understood and controlled
- Governance arrangements are effective
- Compliance obligations are being met
- Align HSE governance with enterprise risk management, ensuring HSE risks are visible and appropriately managed
3. Operational & Technical HSE Leadership
- Provide practical and collaborative HSE advice across:
- Electrical safety (HV/LV systems, substations, IDNO networks)
- Construction safety and CDM compliance
- Operational asset management and maintenance risk
- Environmental compliance and protection
- Support ESG topics and reporting across the Eclipse Power group
- Ensure robust safe systems of work and risk controls across:
- Development activities
- Construction projects
- Operational assets
4. Contractor & Project HSE Oversight
- Provide strategic oversight and support relating to contractor HSE performance
- Ensure appropriate processes for:
- RAMS review and approval
- Construction Phase Plan compliance
- Site monitoring and assurance
- Support operations and project teams in managing construction and delivery risks
5. Assurance, Performance & Reporting
- Develop and implement a risk-based HSE assurance and audit programme
- Establish and monitor HSE performance indicators, including:
- Leading indicators (engagement, reporting, behaviours)
- Lagging indicators (LTIs, incidents)
- Provide regular reporting to:
- Executive leadership
- Board
6. Incident Management & Learning
- Lead and support high-potential and significant incident investigations (including technical events)
- Ensure effective root cause analysis and organisational learning
- Drive continuous improvement based on lessons learned
7. Environment & Sustainability
- Provide oversight of environmental compliance and regulatory obligations
- Support delivery of sustainable and low-carbon initiatives
- Ensure environmental risk is effectively managed across project and operational activities
8. Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate closely with:
- Chief Engineer – electrical safety rules, competence, authorisation frameworks
- HR – wellbeing, fatigue, occupational health risk (technical input)
- Operations – safe delivery and contractor control
- Quality – alignment of HSE and quality management systems
9. Capability & Culture Development
- Define HSE competence requirements across the organisation
- Support and coach leaders and teams in effective risk management
- Promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, intervention, and care
Key Performance Indicators
- Reduction in incident rates (LTIs, high-potential events)
- HSE audit and assurance performance
- Contractor compliance and performance
- Leading indicator maturity (reporting, engagement)
- Delivery of HSE strategy and improvement initiatives
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications Required:
Essential:
- Significant HSE leadership experience in IDNO/DNO, utilities, or energy sector
- Experience across development, construction, and operations
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of:
- CDM Regulations
- HV electrical safety
- UK HSE legislation
Qualifications:
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
- Chartered IOSH (or working towards)
Leadership Profile
- Credible and confident in technical HSE matters
- Strategic thinker with pragmatic delivery focus
- Able to build relationships and influence at Executive level
- Focused on real risk management and proportional controls
Key Deliverables
- HSE Strategy & Implementation
- HSE Governance & Executive Assurance
- Regulatory & Compliance Framework
- Operational HSE Performance & Risk Control
- Contractor & Project HSE Oversight
- Incident Leadership & Organisational Learning
- HSE Culture & Behavioural Improvement
- Environmental & Sustainability Performance
- Cross-Functional HSE Integration
- HSE Capability & Leadership Development
- Board & Executive HSE Reporting
We’re looking for people to join our team who can demonstrate their connections with our personalities, which are:
- Friendly Experts – It’s how we support others with our expertise. Our people are approachable and ready to help, we share knowledge generously and we build trust by guiding and empowering others.
- Collaborative Solution Finders – The way we find solutions together. We collaborate across different teams in the business to achieve results, we look at different ways to solve problems together and we listen, respect and build on each other’s ideas.
- Naturally Curious – We love to learn new things. We stay curious and open to new ideas whilst seeking opportunities to grow and We also share what we learn to strengthen the teams around us.
- Raising the Bar – It’s our ambition to continue improving and constantly raise the To do that, we challenge the norm to find smarter, better ways of working. We are forward thinking and think differently whilst creating positive impact through meaningful innovation.
- Proactively Accountable – We take ownership and make things We do this
by anticipating needs and challenges to make smart, practical decisions. We deliver with integrity and pride in our work and we’re reliable – we keep our promises.
At Eclipse, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people can thrive and feel supported to outshine every day. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.