SHEA - Safety Health & Environmental Manager

Novus Property Solutions Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and award-winning property maintenance firm as a SHEA Manager, where you will lead safety initiatives across the North region. This hybrid role offers the chance to collaborate with diverse teams and clients, fostering a proactive safety culture while ensuring compliance with industry standards. You'll oversee SHEA activities, conduct inspections, and develop training programs to enhance operational safety. With a commitment to nurturing talent and a focus on community impact, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a supportive environment.

Benefits

27 days holiday & bank holidays

Company car scheme or allowance

Company pension scheme — up to 7.5%

Healthcare discounts

High street & lifestyle discounts

Paid volunteering day annually

Length of service awards

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in safety management such as NEBOSH and IOSH.
• Experience in safety leadership and team management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the regional SHEA team to support operational teams.
• Conduct onsite inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Develop and implement SHEA management systems and policies.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Team Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactive Approach

Education

NEBOSH (General Construction)

IOSH Membership

Asbestos Awareness

Scaffold Inspection

P405

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

SHEA - Safety, Health, and Environmental Manager

The SHEA Manager will focus on our North region but will also support the team nationally. The role involves partnering across all our social housing customers. It is a hybrid position, based in our Warrington office.

Novus is driven by our purpose to create a legacy where people can live, work, and thrive. As a SHEA Manager, you'll have the opportunity to work for a committed and ambitious company dedicated to nurturing and developing our people.

With responsibility for regional SHEA Advisors and our Electrical, Gas, and Passive Fire Compliance teams, you will collaborate closely with operational teams, supply chain partners, and clients to develop a strong safety and assurance culture committed to delivering excellence to our customers.

This is a hands-on, people-focused role requiring engagement with various stakeholders. You will conduct safety and assurance inspections onsite on maintenance and refurbishment projects, work with site teams and operational colleagues to promote continuous improvement, and collaborate with senior teams and the Head of SHEA to shape our safety and assurance strategies across the business.

What’s in it for you?

• Attractive salary & benefits
• 27 days holiday & bank holidays, with options to buy or sell holidays
• Company car scheme or allowance
• Company pension scheme — up to 7.5%
• Additional benefits including healthcare discounts, high street & lifestyle discounts, a paid volunteering day annually, length of service awards, and more

Outline of your responsibilities as an SHEA Manager

• Deputise for the Head of SHEA and assist with accident/incident investigations
• Manage, inspire, and develop the regional SHEA team to support operational teams
• Foster a positive and proactive safety culture in partnership with operational teams
• Develop and implement SHEA management systems, policies, and procedures in compliance with legislation and best practices
• Host and facilitate SHEA Committee meetings to review performance, identify trends, and set targets
• Conduct onsite inspections to ensure standards are maintained consistently across regions
• Oversee all regional SHEA activities, escalating non-compliance issues appropriately
• Develop training programs to support operations and ensure SHEA inductions and mandatory training are completed

About You

As a SHEA Manager, you should hold relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH (General Construction), IOSH membership (desirable), Asbestos Awareness, Scaffold Inspection, P405, and environmental qualifications (advantageous). Experience in safety leadership and team management is essential. You should possess strong IT skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, with a proactive, conscientious approach focused on delivering quality first time for our customers.

About Us

Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with over 700 colleagues across 20 locations in Great Britain. We are a socially and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a heritage spanning 127 years, providing bespoke services to diverse clients. Our vision is to lead in building and maintenance solutions with compassion and care for our communities.

At Novus, we value our people and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring their full selves to work. We encourage applications even if you do not meet all the criteria or qualifications listed, as you may be the perfect fit for this or other roles within our award-winning company.