Regional Safety Lead

Allen & York Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking a Regional Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Lead to cover a 12-month maternity leave. This leadership role involves driving SHE excellence across projects, ensuring compliance, and promoting a high-performing safety-first culture. The ideal candidate will have a Level 6 qualification in Occupational Safety and Health and proven experience in SHE services within construction. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Enhanced pension scheme

Incentive bonus scheme

Life assurance and private healthcare options

Flexible benefits platform

Company car/car allowance

Qualifications

• CertIOSH and Associate IEMA membership required.
• Proven experience in delivering SHE services in construction.
• Valid driving license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Act as the SHE leader for the region.
• Champion continuous improvement in SHE standards.
• Ensure legal compliance and best practices.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Operational awareness

Education

Level 6 qualification in Occupational Safety and Health

IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Allen & York are pleased to be working with a leading UK main contractor who are seeking a Regional Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Lead to cover a 12-month maternity leave. This role is a key leadership position, responsible for driving SHE excellence across projects and offices throughout the Midlands and the North of England.

You'll be a trusted advisor to senior managers and regional boards, promoting a high-performing, safety-first culture that delivers real value to people, projects, and the wider community.

The Role

As the regional SHE lead, you will:

• Be the recognised SHE leader for your region.
• Champion continuous improvement in safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Act as the local point of contact for SHE guidance, support, and performance insights.
• Ensure consistency of SHE delivery across regional business units.
• Influence cultural change through engagement, collaboration, and leadership.
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting and data to demonstrate SHE performance.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and industry best practice.

Success Looks Like

• SHE performance consistently meets or exceeds KPIs.
• Stakeholders across the business, customer base, and supply chain value your leadership.
• Positive client relationships lead to repeat business and strong feedback.
• SHE services are delivered efficiently and in line with organisational goals.

What You’ll Need

Essential

• Level 6 qualification in Occupational Safety and Health.
• CertIOSH and Associate IEMA membership.
• IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management.
• CSCS Card and SEATS certification.
• Valid driving license.
• Proven experience delivering SHE services in a construction environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• A strong commitment to ongoing CPD.

Desirable

• CMIOSH status.
• Degree in SHE or related field.
• Operational or delivery-side experience within construction or interiors.
• Transferable leadership and behavioural change skills.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to build strong, influential relationships across all levels.
• Strategic thinker with strong operational awareness.
• Confident communicator with excellent leadership and coaching ability.
• Resilient, curious, and self-driven.
• Passionate about delivering positive impact across safety, health, and environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Incentive bonus scheme.
• Life assurance and private healthcare options.
• Company car / car allowance (including access to electric and low-carbon vehicles).
• Flexible benefits platform to tailor your rewards.
• A supportive, inclusive, and agile working culture.

About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

Let’s help build a better world, together.