Senior Health & Safety Manager

Senior Safety, Health and Environmental Manager

Up to £75k plus package including car or car allowance

North East of England

We are working with a sector leading Construction company to recruit a Senior Safety, Health and Environmental Manager to join their team in the North East region. This site-based role covers various project sites throughout Darlington, Middlesborough and Stockton on Tees, with travel required to their Gateshead office along with the flexibility to work from home when not on-site or in the office.

As the Senior SHE Manager, you will be accountable for ensuring successful safety, health and environmental management across multiple projects within the region and will provide clear feedback on performance. You will advise project teams on compliance with both company policy and legislation requirements, especially high-risk activities and will audit project teams on their adherence. You will have line management responsibility for a team of 3.

Senior SHE Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor, advise, support, enforce, and report on health, safety, and environmental standards.
Ensure project teams are equipped to manage SHE risks and opportunities effectively.
Conduct audits, site visits, and investigations to guarantee compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
Analyse SHE performance data and provide insights to drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with internal teams (including pre-construction) and external stakeholders (including supply chain partners) to share best practices and foster a proactive safety culture.
Ensure all accidents and incidents are responded to promptly, with thorough internal and statutory notifications detailing root causes and corrective actions.

Essential Criteria :

Previous experience in the Construction sector
Line management experience
Level 3 qualification in Occupational Safety & Health.
TechIOSH membership and relevant SHE certifications (e.g., CSCS, IEMA, SEATS, SMSTS).
Nebosh general certificate
Valid driving license
Proven experience in managing SHE management systems, audits, and performance.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Ability to simplify complex SHE topics for diverse audiences.

For more information, please apply online now or call Bianca on (phone number removed)