⭐ Environment, Health and Safety Manager ⭐

Culture Guru; Barking; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in East London seeks an Environment, Health and Safety Manager to lead their Health, Safety & Environmental strategy. This role is essential for ensuring compliance and creating a safer work environment, with responsibilities including site safety monitoring and training teams in best practices.

Qualifications

• Holds a full UK driving licence.
• Recognised qualifications in health & safety.
• Experience in site safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluations of workplace safety across projects.
• Conduct investigations into safety incidents.
• Advise on best SHE practices.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Influencing

Education

NEBOSH Construction

Tech IOSH or equivalent

Job description

Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Environment, Health and Safety Manager

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Hours: 40 hours per week (standard working hours)

Start: Immediate (willing to wait for notice)

Contract: Permanent / Full-Time

Location: London (Hybrid: 1 day WFH after probation, regular site visits required)

Culture Guru is working with a respected construction and roofing contractor based in East London to find a SHE Manager to lead their Health, Safety & Environmental strategy across all projects and divisions.

This role is perfect for someone who’s passionate about creating safer working environments, upholding compliance standards, and influencing behavioural change within site teams.

You’ll be the go-to advisor for SHE excellence, conducting audits, leading investigations, and collaborating with directors, clients, and operational teams to ensure standards are not only met but exceeded.

Responsibilities of the role, but not limited to:

Site Safety Monitoring & Quality Oversight

• Take the lead on evaluating workplace safety across live projects and office locations
• Assess systems and practices to ensure they reflect industry-recognised standards
• Spot potential hazards before they escalate and embed practical, long-term safety solutions
• Be the first point of contact when incidents occur, conducting investigations thoroughly and efficiently
• Capture key learnings and support the business to roll out safety improvements
• Be flexible and responsive in dealing with urgent on-site health and safety matters
• Advise and support both site staff and senior stakeholders on best SHE practice
• Help build a positive safety-first culture that’s proactive, not reactive
• Influence behavioural change and encourage personal responsibility across teams
• Partner with operational leaders to continuously improve safety procedures
• Support forward-planning as the company expands, including preparing to grow the SHE function
• Be a visible advocate for safety excellence, internally and externally

Desirable attributes of the successful candidate:

• Holds a full UK driving licence and is confident travelling between sites
• Naturally influential – able to communicate clearly at all levels
• Recognised qualifications in health & safety (NEBOSH Construction, Tech IOSH or equivalent)
• Knowledge of scaffold inspections and temporary works supervision is a bonus
• Brings hands-on experience of reviewing site safety practices and promoting a safety-first mindset
• Familiar with key accreditations and quality frameworks
• Calm under pressure, confident in decision-making, and driven to find solutions
• Approachable and professional – someone others naturally trust and respect

Apply now through Culture Guru and step into a key leadership role where your passion for safety and your commitment to people-first practices will have a lasting impact across the business.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Consulting, and Management

• Industries

  Construction and Building Construction

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