HSE Manager

Elvet Recruitment; Durham; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Regional HSE Manager in the North East. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in housebuilding or housing infrastructure, along with strong health and safety qualifications. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of up to £67,000, company perks including car allowance, pension, and bonus.

Benefits

Company pension

Holiday allowance

Car/Car allowance

Bonus and assurance schemes

Qualifications

• Relevant health & safety qualifications required.
• Experience in house building or housing infrastructure.
• Full UK Driving License essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on Safety, Health, and Environment.
• Develop and implement health and safety policies.
• Conduct SHE inspections and audits.

Skills

Knowledge of H&S best practice

Stakeholder relationship development

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

NEBOSH Construction qualification

General IOSH qualification

Job description

Elvet Recruitment is currently working alongside a reputable housebuilder to recruit a Regional HSE Manager based in the North East.

The role is ideal for someone with strong experience in Housebuilding/Housing Infrastructure to take a step up from an Advisor level, or for a Manager who is looking for a change of business.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and strategic support to regional management on all aspects of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE).
• Develop, implement, and embed control measures and initiatives that promote a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct ongoing reviews and assessments of SHE performance, policies, and procedures to evaluate their effectiveness.
• Identify areas for improvement in risk management, governance, and operational control, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented promptly by regional leadership.
• Collaborate closely with the regional administration and learning and development teams to promote and monitor mandatory health and safety training.
• Maintain and regularly review the regional SHE training matrix, report findings in monthly SHE meetings, and ensure that any gaps in compliance or competency are addressed through appropriate action plans.
• Carry out regular SHE inspections and audits to verify adherence to company standards, governance frameworks, and operational requirements.
• Oversee the development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions where deficiencies are identified, ensuring consistent alignment with corporate health and safety objectives.

Experience/Qualifications Required:

• Relevant H&S Qualification – NEBOSH Construction, General, IOSH
• Experience within a direct House building business or Housing Infrastructure
• Experience of introducing new policies and procedures and developing relationships with stakeholders
• Knowledge of H&S best practice and requirements
• Full UK Driving License

Remuneration

On offer is a salary up to £67,000 (depending on experience) + Car/Car allowance as well as holidays, company pension, bonus and assurance schemes.

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment