Regional SHE Manager

TN United Kingdom; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Regional SHE Manager to oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance across various construction projects. This role involves implementing SHE policies, conducting compliance audits, and fostering a strong safety culture among staff and subcontractors. The successful candidate will deliver training, support management in compliance matters, and drive SHE initiatives. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about health and safety in the construction sector.

Benefits

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Excellent training and development opportunities

25 days holiday entitlement

Access to employee support and wellbeing services

Company pension and life insurance

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in construction H&S and social housing is essential.
• Current knowledge of health and safety legislation and good practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage SHE compliance across construction contracts.
• Conduct compliance audits and produce reports on findings.
• Deliver formal training to the team and support SHE strategy initiatives.

Skills

Construction Health & Safety

Health and Safety Legislation

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Proactive Attitude

Education

Diploma or Level 6 qualification in Health and Safety

Level 3 qualification in training

Job description

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Providing competent advice and support to our operational and administration teams, the Regional SHE Manager will implement and take responsibility for all aspects of SHE on our contracts that cover all construction and non-construction related activities within the Branch. You will monitor compliance with policy, procedures & systems and provide support to all staff. Reporting non-compliance to managers and instilling a strong health and safety culture within both staff and subcontractors.

You will be expected to meet set KPI’s including completing a range of compliance audits to ensure each branch remains fully compliant. Following all audits, you will produce reports, detailing findings and appropriate actions, and liaise with Branch Managers to resolve these.

You will be an integral member of the management team, developing good working relationships with Clients and all staff members alike. The purpose is to deliver a high-quality SHE support service which monitors compliance with legislation, policy, procedures, and systems.

The successful Regional SHE Manager will be expected to deliver formal training to the wider team and business. A Level 3 qualification in training would be an advantage but is not essential, as we can provide this as part of your personal development.

The role requires the ability to communicate well at all levels within the Group and with subcontractors. You will be involved with initiatives to drive our SHE strategy forward. There is a significant demand for regular travel to support the field-based teams throughout the London and South area in all matters of SHE compliance.

Role Criteria:

• Experience in construction H&S
• Experience in Social Housing
• Valid UK Driving License
• Current knowledge of health and safety legislation, good working practices are essential.
• Experience and understanding of health and safety issues in a property maintenance / management setting.
• A team player, with a pro-active and positive can-do attitude.
• Able to use your own initiative, be confident, decisive, enthusiastic, reliable, patient, approachable, and have a willingness to develop self and others.

Desirable Requirements:

• Diploma or Level 6 qualification in Health and Safety
• An environmental management qualification
• Auditor Qualification
• Any other H&S qualification used on a construction site; scaffolding, temp works, etc.

Benefits:

• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% on coffee, weekly groceries, holidays, etc.
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• 25 days holiday entitlement along with bank holidays
• Access to employee support and wellbeing services
• Mears offers a company pension, life insurance, and share scheme
• Annual Mears Fun Day - organized as a thank you from the Executive team
• Volunteering Leave - supports employees undertaking volunteering in the community
• Family-friendly policies

Required Qualifications:

• Achieve high standards (2 - Colleague achieves the required performance standards), English