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SHE Manager

KBS Maritime

Portsmouth, England, UK
Full-time
Medical Education
Posted 6 Jul 2026

Job Description

Job Title: SHE Manager

Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)

Service Area: SHEQ

Hours of Work: 37 Per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £60,000 - 65,000

What you will be doing

: As the Safety, Health and Environment Manager you will support the business with its construction (CDM) programme, complex project risk management, hard facilities management and operational service delivery. KBS Maritime manages dry docks, high voltage electrical networks, heavy lifting, miles of roads, waterfront jetties and multiple of buildings. This role will have a significant impact on our employees, hundreds of subcontractors and thousands of Naval personnel and site user

s.The role will be responsible for providing competent SHE management advice, systems and assurance enabling KBS Maritime to successfully manage SHE and to achieve the company’s strategic goals. The role will involve the supervision of the SHE tea

  • m.

Lead the development, maintenance and deployment of a SHE management sys

  • temWork as part of a small multidisciplinary team of SHE professionals, and support the SHE Lead in deploying strategy, assurance programmes and cross‑business SHE initiativ
  • es.Lead activities associated with improving SHE practice and performance across the busin
  • essDevelop and implement innovative SHE change programmes, ensuring consistency and effective improvement in SHE risk management and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and the sharing of best practices, as well as contributing to the cultural and behavioural safety improvements across the entire SHE functi

**on.

What you will br**

  • ing:A comprehensive and contemporary technical understanding of safety, health and environmental management standards and practice, including high risk activit
  • ies.Strong, proven competence in CDM 2015, with experience advising Client / PD / PC ro
  • les.An experienced SHE professional with a strong understanding of SHE requirements for heavy industrial and construction sites and able to bring their experience to articulate these in order to ensure effective deployment across the busin
  • ess.An in depth understanding of how to influence others in order to operationalise, integrate and deliver SHE processes, projects and change in a business, through having an in-depth knowledge of the business and si

**tes.

About**

  • you:One or more of the following; QCF/NQF Level 5 (or higher) SHE qualifications: NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; Level 5 NVQ in Occupational Safety and Health Practice; Level 6 NCRQ Diploma in Applied Health and Safety; Safety, Health and/or Environmental Honours Degree (Bachelors or Higher); or an equivalent qualification in Safety, Health and/or Environmental subject. We will accept candidates able to work towards these qualifications, where experience can be demonstrated ins
  • tead.Chartered membership of an appropriate professional safety, health and/or environmental institution is desir
  • able.A strong ability to influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across all le
  • vels.Due to the nature of the work environment, the job holder is required to have the ability to solve problems in a dynamic
  • way.Analytical thought to resolve issues in a variety of complex situat
  • ions.An effective communicator able to negotiate internally and externally across a range of levels and with high-level sensiti

**vity.

You’l**

  • l get:25 days holiday plus bank ho
  • lidaysHoliday purchase scheme, following successful completion of probation
  • periodEarly finish on a
  • FridayDiscretionary company bonus
  • schemeEnhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or you can increase your contribution to 6% and company contribution will increase
  • to 10%Life assurance x 4 (subject to scheme T&​am
  • p;C’s)Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all coll
  • eaguesCycle to work
  • schemeGroup income prot
  • ectionFlexible parental benefits (if appli
  • cable)Free parking
  • onsiteAccess to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new pos
  • ition.Continued professional career devel
  • opmentKudos reward opportunities (internal achievements s
  • cheme)Occupational Health &​ Wellbeing Se
  • rvicesDiscount off entry into the Historic Do

**ckyard

Background checks &​**

securityPlease note that due to the nature of the site we are based on and the work carried out, once offered we carry out a number of pre-employment checks which include UKSV clearance applications – you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. For more information, please speak with the Talent &​ Recruitme

nt team.

About us:At KBS Maritime, we're not just another company – we're an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Ro

yal Navy.

With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that's unlike

any other.

By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK's National Defence and Security. But it's not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members

to succeed.

KBS Maritime is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of every social or cultural background, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation,

and belief.

We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability. In the first instance, if you require this job advert in an alternative format, or require any assistance, please contact recruitment@kb

smaritime.com

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