BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.
We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The Senior SHE Manager (Switchgear) is responsible for overseeing safety, health, and environmental performance across all Switchgear sites. This role involves developing and implementing a SHE strategy that ensures each location adheres to a unified standard, operates under a single governance model, and maintains clear, proactive communication and accountability. Additionally, the manager will establish measurable key performance indicators within a manufacturing environment.
- Operate as the senior functional lead for SHE in the Switchgear businesses, working as a business partner to the Switchgear Director, accountable to the Group SHE Director.
- Provide independent assurance to the Group SHE Director on SHE compliance, performance, and risk exposure.
- Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SHE management systems aligned to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Plan and conduct SHE audits to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Work in close partnership with Switchgear Leadership Team and Site Operational teams to embed SHE into manufacturing, projects, and change initiatives.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and professional oversight to site-based SHE Managers.
- Ensure SHE considerations are integrated into operational decision-making, capital projects, and site changes (e.g. oil system upgrades).
- Ensure consistent implementation of Group SHE policies, standards, and the “Safe Six” across all Switchgear sites.
- Act as the escalation point for significant SHE risks, incidents, and non-conformances within Switchgear.
- CMIOSH or working towards
- Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
- NEBOSH General certificate
- Experience implementing Lean methodologies and structured SHE programmes.
- Demonstrable experience working with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
- Experience in planning and delivering SHE audits.
- Strategic yet hands-on leadership style.
- High level of accountability and ownership.
- Experience operating across multiple sites and organisational boundaries.
- Competitive salary
- Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
- Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
- Life insurance – 4 x annual salary
- Enhanced Company Pension scheme
- 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
- BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
- Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
- Bike2work scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.
BRUSH Switchgear provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.
A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastructure.
