Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

HSE Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK leader in health and safety solutions is seeking a Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to oversee HSE compliance across multiple construction projects in the Midlands. The candidate will implement HSE policies, conduct risk assessments, deliver training, and liaise with contractors. Experience in the construction industry and a NEBOSH qualification is essential. This role offers a salary range of £55,000-70,000 per annum, depending on experience, with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in managing health and safety in construction.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations and CDM.
• Comfortable leading investigations and guiding teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement HSE policies across all operating companies.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance.
• Deliver training and manage the safety management system.

Skills

Experience in construction

Understanding of HSE regulations

Leading investigations

Communication with senior management

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or Construction (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title : Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Location : Midlands

Salary : Varied salary from £55,000-70,000 per annum (dependent on experience) plus additional benefits

Organisation Type : Manufacturing / Construction

Contract Type : Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to join a well-established UK leader in building-envelope solutions, specialising in the design, manufacture, supply and installation of metal roofing, wall cladding and façade systems. Operating across sectors such as logistics, warehousing, retail, education and public buildings that delivers complete project support from initial technical design and product manufacture through to on-site installation, refurbishment and long-term maintenance.

We are looking for someone to serve as the regional focal point, driving continuous improvement, compliance, and a build a strong safety culture across all operations. There can be up to 12 projects at one point, which the main role for this candidate is to ensure that Health and Safety standards are kept over all sites under their watch as well as regular communication and relationship building with senior level people within the contractors they will be working with.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement comprehensive HSE policies and procedures across all operating companies
• Oversee Health and Safety matters to ensure that company protocols are strictly adhered to and effectively communicated to relevant personnel
• 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 both Company and Main Contractor policies advising 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

Person Specification

• 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

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