Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Lear Corporation; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions company is looking for a proactive Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to join their team in Coventry. In this role, you will ensure compliance and promote a strong safety culture across multiple projects. The ideal candidate should have demonstrable experience in construction, a NEBOSH General Certificate, and be comfortable leading investigations while traveling to different sites across the Midlands. The position offers negotiable salary and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in construction and working with contractors/sub-contractors.
• Strong understanding of CDM and HSE regulations.
• Happy with traveling across the Midlands on multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement comprehensive HSE policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits and investigate all accidents.
• Chair the Company’s Health & Safety Committee meetings.

Skills

Experience in construction and working with contractors/sub-contractors

Strong understanding of CDM and HSE regulations

Comfortable leading investigations

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to join a well-established UK leader in building‑envelope solutions. The role will act as the regional focal point for H&S across up to 12 projects, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement and a strong safety culture across all operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement comprehensive HSE policies and procedures across all operating companies.
• Oversee Health and Safety matters to ensure company protocols are strictly adhered to and effectively communicated.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits and investigate all accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Collaborate with management to develop corrective action plans and set objectives for continuous safety improvement.
• Liaise with the Health & Safety Executive and company insurers as necessary.
• Conduct site visits to verify compliance with Company and Main Contractor policies and advise the Board on all HSE‑related matters.
• Chair the Company’s Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Deliver training to employees and sub‑contractors, ensuring accurate record‑keeping.
• Manage the Company Safety Management System and maintain relevant accreditations.
• Prepare management reports and key performance statistics as required.
• Address environmental concerns in accordance with regulations.
• Fulfil any other reasonable duties as appropriate to the role, as assigned or directed by Senior Management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in construction and working with contractors/sun‑contractors.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or Construction (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of CDM and HSE regulations.
• Comfortable leading investigations and guiding site teams on best practice.
• Happy with travelling across the Midlands on multiple sites with occasional travel to head office up north.

Location & Remuneration

Location: Coventry (or within the Midlands). Salary is negotiable depending on experience. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available.