Environment, Health and Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Colas Ltd. is seeking a highly skilled SHE Manager for their Portsmouth depot. This role involves leadership in health and safety initiatives, compliance management, and site inspections, ensuring adherence to industry standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience in health and safety, essential qualifications, and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary package and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Up to 10% pension contributions

Life assurance of four times basic salary

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme

Opportunities for fully funded professional qualifications

Ongoing personal and professional development

Employee discounts on various benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive management experience in Health and Safety.
• Essential memberships include CMIOSH and/or PIEMA.
• Familiarity with ISO management systems and Highway Sector Schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Safety, Health, Wellbeing, and Environment initiatives.
• Conduct site inspections and SHE training.
• Manage internal SHE audits and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial Acumen

Health and Safety Management

SHE Audits

Education

NVQ Level 6 or equivalent

NEBOSH Diploma or higher

Technical knowledge of Civil, Building, or Mechanical Engineering at HNC level or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, operating in over 50 countries worldwide with over 55,000 employees, including 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We specialize in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international projects within highways, airfields, and marine sectors. We also offer highways maintenance services and manufacture innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for employee development and career growth.

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Purpose of the role

Colas Ltd. offers a great opportunity for a SHE Manager to join our team at the Portsmouth depot, PO6 1TA. The role requires travel to sites in Ringmer, Peacehaven, and Grantham biweekly. As part of the SHE team, you will provide leadership, support, and advice on SHE matters to improve overall SHE performance in accordance with legislation, company, and group policies.

Main Responsibilities

The SHE Manager will lead Safety, Health, Wellbeing, and Environment initiatives to ensure compliance with legislation and policies. The role involves site inspections, face-to-face conversations, delivering SHE training, providing emergency response advice, monitoring incident entries, investigations, and management rituals. You will identify trends, influence management, conduct internal SHE audits against relevant standards, and contribute to the development of SHE policies and procedures. Regular meetings and liaison with managers, partners, clients, and stakeholders are also part of the role.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has extensive management experience in Health and Safety, with knowledge of SHE management, audits, and industry standards, preferably within highways, construction, or production sectors. A minimum of NVQ Level 6 or equivalent qualification is required. Essential memberships include CMIOSH and/or PIEMA, along with a NEBOSH diploma or higher. Technical knowledge of Civil, Building, or Mechanical Engineering at HNC level or equivalent is preferred. Familiarity with management systems such as ISO 14001, 45001, 50001, and Highway Sector Schemes is necessary. The candidate should be dynamic, forward-thinking, with strong commercial acumen, leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. A valid UK driving license is essential.

Package Description

We offer a competitive total package including:

• A salary between £55,000-£65,000 (dependent on experience) plus company car or allowance
• Up to 10% contributions to our pension scheme
• Life assurance of four times basic salary
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid working options (role-dependent)
• Opportunities for fully funded professional qualifications
• Ongoing personal and professional development
• Employee discounts on various benefits

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

Colas Ltd prefers direct hiring and will contact agencies on our PSL for eligible roles. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies, and any sent will not be considered.

Our core values are Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We are committed to fostering a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect, promoting equality, and encouraging innovation and sustainable infrastructure solutions.