Lead HSE Manager


Company:	Story Contracting Limited
Salary:	Competitive plus car benefit
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chorley, PR7 6TE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

Are you passionate about safety? Can you drive success within a team? Do you want to make a difference in a growing region? If so, Story might be the perfect fit.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Health, Safety and Environment Manager to join our team, based from our Chorley office.

The Role

As Lead HSE Manager, you will play a key role within the North West Senior Management Team, leading the division’s health, safety and environmental strategy. You will be responsible for driving a strong health, safety and sustainability culture focused upon accident prevention, improving the health & safety on sites and adding value to the project offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership of the North West HSE team.

• Ensure that professional HSE support and guidance is provided consistently across the region to enable the effective management of health & safety in accordance with, and by contributing towards HSQE Policies, Standards, Procedures and Operation licenses.

• Deliver governance and audit strategies.

• Ensure thorough event investigations and emerging risk reviews are completed.

• Produce reporting and trend analysis.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the division while supporting the delivery of company-wide improvement activities.

What we’re looking for

• Extensive experience of managing HSE within construction or civil engineering.

• Experience within the rail industry (desirable).

• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and industry best practice.

• Experience of managing a team.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.

• HND / degree or equivalent in Health and Safety (essential).

• HND / degree or equivalent in Environment (desirable/optional).

• Chartered member of IOSH/IEMA.

Why Apply?

At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. You’ll benefit from:

• Training and development opportunities

• Competitive salary, pension, and company car/allowance

• Health cash plan and wellbeing support

• Working from home (1 day per week) and agile working policies.

• Two paid volunteering days each year

Why Story Contracting?

Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’

Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.

• GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.

• HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.

• PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.

• FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.

• TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.

• WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.

Find out more about what it’s like to be part of Team Story here. https://www.storycontracting.com/jobs/

Every Story Matters

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story! As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy https://www.storycontracting.com/about-us/our-culture-values/ ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.

All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.

Think you’d be a good fit?

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