HSE Manager in Nottingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Pension

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Greys Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced HSE Manager for construction and refurbishment projects in the Nottingham region. You will lead the HSE function, develop policies, review RAMS and drive regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive construction sector experience, a NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6), and a proven track record in ISO 45001/14001 systems. Regular site travel is expected, with permanent employment and a company van included in the package.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proven track record in HSE leadership within construction/refurbishment environments.
• Excellent communication at all levels, with clients and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HSE strategy across multiple construction/refurbishment projects.
• Develop and maintain HSE policies, procedures and RAMS.
• Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation, CDM and ISO 45001/14001.
• Conduct site audits, investigations and follow-up actions.
• Provide professional HSE guidance to directors and project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6)

Job description

HSE Manager - Construction & Refurbishment

Location: Nottingham, with regular travel to project and client sites

Salary: £58,000 per annum

Package: Company van, pension, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and additional benefits

Employment: Permanent

Greys Specialist Recruitment is working with an ambitious and expanding contractor delivering construction and refurbishment projects across commercial, industrial and FMCG environments throughout the UK. Due to continued growth, the business is recruiting an experienced Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to lead its HSE function and take overall responsibility for HSE strategy, systems, compliance and continuous improvement. This is a genuine management-level appointment. Applicants must already have extensive experience working as an H&S Manager and hold a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 Health and Safety qualification. You must also have a proven construction and refurbishment background, including experience supporting work within FMCG or other live operational environments. General manufacturing or facilities experience without substantial construction/refurbishment responsibility will not be sufficient.

Role

Working closely with directors, project managers, site teams and clients, you will lead the company’s HSE function and ensure consistent standards across multiple construction and refurbishment projects. The position combines strategic ownership with visible operational involvement. You will be expected to develop systems and report to senior management while remaining confident carrying out site audits, reviewing RAMS, leading investigations and challenging project teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental strategy.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining HSE policies, procedures and working practices.
• Ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, CDM Regulations and all other relevant UK legislation.
• Managing and continually improving the company’s HSE management systems.
• Taking responsibility for ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Carrying out site audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
• Leading investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are identified, implemented and monitored.
• Reviewing and approving risk assessments and method statements.
• Providing professional HSE advice to directors, project managers and site teams.
• Delivering health and safety training, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Monitoring subcontractor performance and compliance with company standards.
• Producing HSE performance reports and KPI data for senior management.
• Liaising confidently with clients, external auditors and regulatory bodies.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 Health and Safety qualification.
• Extensive experience working in a dedicated Health and Safety Manager role.
• A proven background supporting construction and refurbishment projects.
• Experience within FMCG or another live operational environment.
• Strong working knowledge of the CDM Regulations.
• Experience managing and improving ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems.
• Experience leading accident and incident investigations.
• The ability to review and approve RAMS confidently.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• The credibility to advise and challenge directors, project managers, subcontractors and site teams.
• The ability and willingness to travel regularly between project sites.

Desirable Experience

• Chartered Membership of IOSH or evidence that you are actively working towards CMIOSH.
• An environmental management qualification.
• A Lead Auditor qualification.

Package and Benefits

• £58,000 annual salary + company van.