Construction Role

HSE Managers

HSE Managers lead health, safety, and environment strategy and operations on construction, EPC, and industrial sites worldwide.

Median salary
$132k
Global mid-range; $95.0k – $187k
Hiring volume
4.4K
Live openings across the platform
YoY growth
13%
Year-on-year hiring growth
Demand score
96/100
Employer demand intensity
What they do

Core responsibilities

  • Lead HSE strategy and culture
  • Run risk, incident, and audit programmes
  • Drive contractor HSE compliance
  • Engage regulators and clients
What employers seek

Qualifications & experience

  • NEBOSH IGC / Diploma
  • 7+ years construction HSE
  • Major project background
Market Outlook

HSE Managers — global market

Demand for HSE Managers continues to climb as tightening hse, esg, and quality regimes across global construction. Employers are competing aggressively on compensation, mobility, and project quality to secure qualified hse managers.

Demand drivers
  • Tightening HSE, ESG, and quality regimes across global construction
  • Major project clients mandating zero-harm and process safety programmes
  • Increasing third-party audit and assurance requirements
Career path
  1. HSE / QA Officer
  2. Senior HSE / QA Engineer
  3. HSE / QA Manager
  4. Project HSE / QA Lead
  5. HSE / QA Director

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Frequently asked questions

What does a HSE Manager do?+

HSE Managers lead health, safety, and environment strategy and operations on construction, EPC, and industrial sites worldwide.

How much do HSE Managers earn globally?+

HSE Managers earn a median of $132k, with junior roles starting around $95.0k and senior or specialist packages reaching $187k, with significant variation by city, sector, and employer.

Which industries hire HSE Managers?+

HSE Managers are hired across commercial-construction, infrastructure, industrial-construction, oil-gas-epc and adjacent construction sectors.

What is the career path for a HSE Manager?+

Typical progression runs through HSE / QA Officer → Senior HSE / QA Engineer → HSE / QA Manager → Project HSE / QA Lead → HSE / QA Director.

Where can I hire HSE Managers?+

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