Join Sodexo’s Health and Safety Leadership Team and Drive Real Change

At Sodexo, safety isn’t just a priority – it’s part of our culture. We’re looking for an experienced HSE Manager with extensive experience in project and construction environments to join our dynamic Projects team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in upholding and advancing our Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards across a wide range of operations.

This is more than a compliance role – it’s a chance to lead, influence, and shape the future of contractor safety at Sodexo. You’ll be working closely with our General Manager – HSE, a team of dedicated HSE professionals, internal stakeholders, and contractor partners to ensure that our systems don’t just meet expectations – they exceed them.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of Sodexo’s Contractor Management Framework
• Coaching and mentoring Sodexo teams and contractors on safety maturity and best practices
• Building strong partnerships with internal leaders and external partners to embed a culture of safety excellence
• Managing and developing key contractor management business systems
• Delivering a robust second-line assurance program across projects
• Conducting contractor pre-qualification assessments and field-based audits
• Ensuring full compliance with WHS legislation and Sodexo standards
• Leading risk management, incident response, and investigation processes
• Overseeing contractor onboarding and alignment with statutory requirements
• Facilitating engaging workshops and safety improvement initiatives
• Monitoring HSE performance metrics and delivering impactful training programs

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience leading Health, Safety, and Environment teams in project and construction environments
• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent)
• A strong track record of improving safety performance, culture, and leadership maturity
• Experience designing and delivering high-impact HSE programs aligned with business goals
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels – from frontline workers to executive teams
• Deep understanding of contractor management in construction or project-based settings

Why Join Sodexo?

At Sodexo, we believe in empowering our people to make a difference. You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that genuinely values safety, innovation, and leadership. We offer flexible working options, career development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across major national projects.