HSEQ Manager

Make it yours
Experience the excitement of building your HSEQ career in an evolving construction company where people and performance make amazing things happen.

Who We Are
We're Searo, a self-performing, multi-disciplinary electrical contractor, delivering smart, dynamic solutions across renewable energy and infrastructure. We're designing high-performance energy systems that revolutionise how businesses and communities think about power.

Partnering with Symal, a national construction group, we're redefining energy, together.

The role:
We are seeking an experienced
HSEQ Manager
to lead health, safety, environment and quality across our electrical, renewables and energy infrastructure portfolio. This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for ensuring Searo's HSEQ systems are implemented effectively across projects, remain compliant with legislation and client requirements, and continue to evolve in line with industry best practice.

You will act as a trusted advisor to project and senior leadership teams, providing practical guidance in high-risk construction environments while driving a strong, consistent safety culture across the business.

Your everyday

• Leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Searo's HSEQ Management Systems
• Ensuring compliance with WHS, environmental and quality legislation across electrical, renewables and energy projects
• Maintaining and managing key accreditations including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, OFSC and relevant state prequalifications
• Conducting and overseeing HSEQ audits, inspections and risk reviews across live projects
• Managing incident response, investigations, corrective actions and close-out in line with legislative and company requirements
• Supporting injury management and return-to-work processes to achieve best outcomes for employees
• Partnering with project teams to identify risks, uplift capability and embed safe systems of work
• Providing HSEQ input into tenders and pre-contracts, including methodology reviews and compliance documentation
• Preparing and presenting regular HSEQ performance reports to senior leadership
• Building strong relationships with clients, regulators and internal stakeholders

Who are you?

• Demonstrated experience in construction, ideally within electrical, renewables, energy or infrastructure environments
• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (minimum qualification)
• Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation, ISO standards and high-risk construction activities
• Proven experience managing audits, incident investigations and regulatory engagement
• The ability to influence, coach and hold teams accountable at all levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with high attention to detail
• The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• A current Australian Driver's Licence

A career with us
At Searo, we know that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Searo.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Searo. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress
Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Please note: Our offices will be closed over the festive period, reopening 5 January. Applications are welcome during this time, but responses and outcomes may be delayed until we return.