Senior Health, Safety and Environment Manager

Irwin & Colton; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property developer in Maidstone is seeking a Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to shape the culture of safety and environmental practices. The role involves overseeing various projects in Kent and requires proven experience in HSEQ roles within construction, strong knowledge of legislation, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £74,000 plus benefits and involves travel.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar HSEQ role within construction or housebuilding.
• Strong working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support HSEQ Director with strategic reports and board-level updates.
• Promote a strong safety and environmental culture with employee engagement.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of ISO-certified management systems.
• Represent the business in client meetings and liaise with regulatory bodies.

Skills

Experience in a similar HSEQ role

Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

NEBOSH certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Maidstone, Kent | £74,000 + Benefits

Are you ready to step into a key leadership role and help shape the health, safety and environmental culture at a leading property developer?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Manager with a successful housebuilder and developer. The role will oversee a range of projects across the Kent region. With a recent turnover of over £150 million and a strong track record of successful operations in the UK, this position plays a crucial part in the company's continued growth and success.

The role will report directly to the HSEQ Director.

Responsibilities of the Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Manager will include:

• Supporting the HSEQ Director with strategic reports, ESG and group strategy meetings, pre-construction and director tours, and board-level updates.
• Promoting a strong safety and environmental culture through behavioural change and ongoing employee engagement.
• Assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of ISO-certified management systems (ISO 14001, 9001 & 45001).
• Representing the business in client meetings and liaising with external regulatory bodies.

The successful Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Manager will have:

• Proven experience in a similar HSEQ role within construction, housebuilding, or a related sector.
• Strong working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and best practices.
• A NEBOSH certificate (or equivalent)
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

This position will require a self starter who can lead by example and hit the ground running; excellent communication skills are essential. The position will include travel, therefore a valid UK driving licence is required.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Luke O'Driscoll on or 01923 432 683. Job Reference: 3906

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