We are seeking an experienced and driven
HSEQ Manager
to lead and continuously improve their Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Management Systems while supporting the strategic growth of the business.
$150,*********,000 + Super
Company vehicle + Fuel card & Tolls
Immediate Start
Long-term opportunity with a strong future project pipeline
We are seeking an experienced and driven
HSEQ Manager
to lead and continuously improve their Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Management Systems while supporting the strategic growth of the business.
Benefits
$150,*********,000 + Super
Company vehicle + Fuel card & Tolls
Immediate Start
Long-term opportunity with a strong future project pipeline
The Role
This is a senior leadership position responsible for developing a high-performance safety culture, strengthening operational risk management, maintaining ISO-certified systems, and ensuring compliance across a diverse portfolio of projects including utility infrastructure, substations, renewable energy projects, BESS developments, underground services, civil construction, and live operational environments. The role requires a practical leader who can engage effectively with field personnel while also contributing strategically at a business level through reporting, governance, client engagement, tender support, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Lead the ongoing development and implementation of the company's HSEQ strategy aligned to business growth objectives.
Drive continual improvement across safety, quality, environmental and operational risk management systems.




Provide executive-level reporting on HSEQ performance, trends, leading indicators, corrective actions, and business risks.
Partner with senior leadership to support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and client satisfaction.
Support pre-contract and tendering activities by contributing HSEQ content, methodologies, capability statements, and compliance requirements.
Represent the business during client audits, contractor prequalification assessments, and external stakeholder engagements.
Health & Safety Leadership
Provide leadership and guidance across all operational projects, ensuring a proactive and risk-based approach to safety management.
Lead incident investigations including ICAM or equivalent methodologies, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions.
Conduct site audits, inspections, critical risk verifications, and leadership safety interactions.
Monitor and improve compliance with Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), risk assessments, permits, and critical control requirements.
Facilitate workforce engagement initiatives including toolbox talks, safety campaigns, lessons learned, and behavioral safety programs.
Support operational teams in managing high-risk activities including:
Excavation and underground services
Energised and live utility environments




Plant and people interaction
Lifting operations and cranage
Traffic management
Confined space entry
Temporary works
Working near rail corridors and road networks
Essential Requirements
Minimum 7+ years' experience in a senior HSEQ, Safety Manager, or HSEQ leadership role within civil construction, utilities, infrastructure, renewables, or related sectors.
Strong understanding of utility infrastructure, underground services, renewable energy projects, and civil construction methodologies.
Proven experience managing ISO-certified management systems.
Strong capability in incident investigation, risk management, auditing, and compliance management.
Experience developing and authoring professional safety, quality, and environmental documentation.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively from frontline crews through to executive leadership and clients.
Strong analytical, reporting, and continuous improvement capabilities.
Diploma or Degree qualification in Work Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
Highly Desirable
Lead Auditor qualifications (ISO ****, ISO ***** and/or ISO *****).
ICAM Lead Investigator qualification.
Experience working within electrical utility environments including Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, Essential Energy, Transgrid or similar networks.
Experience supporting renewable energy, battery energy storage (BESS), substation or transmission projects.
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📌 Hseq Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Pathway Recruitment
📍 New South Wales