Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
Location: Midlands
Salary: £38,000 – £55,000 + £300 Car allowance + £50 a day on site bonus averages around £10k to £12k per year
We are currently recruiting a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager on behalf of our client. This role will be central to overseeing health and safety on a live construction project. You will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with all relevant regulations, particularly the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Working closely with clients, contractors, and site teams, you will provide expert guidance and support to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficiently run project environment.
This is a project-based role with a leading health and safety consultancy, involving significant travel across multiple sites throughout the UK.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
* Prepare and maintain key project documentation, such as Construction Phase Plans (CPP), emergency plans, and fire risk assessments, and coordinate contractor activities through permits to work and site meetings
* Apply company safety standards in line with HSE routines and the Safety Management System
* Provide clear guidance and support to clients on health and safety matters, promoting a strong culture of safety and compliance
* Lead by example to promote a positive safety culture, recognising and encouraging good safety performance
* Carry out regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance and identify potential risks
* Oversee and support HSE personnel where required
* Investigate incidents and accidents, ensuring accurate reporting and implementing actions to prevent recurrence
* Support business growth by contributing to new project opportunities and promoting the company’s services and values
* Work collaboratively with team members, sharing knowledge and supporting internal functions and processes
* Step into the HSE Support role when needed
* Meet monthly KPIs, maintaining high performance standards
We’re looking for someone who has:
* Knowledge and experience of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
* A NEBOSH General Certificate
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage their own time and follow direction
* Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
* Clear and confident communication skills, able to engage with people at all levels
* The ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and handle conflict effectively
* A proactive approach to problem-solving and tackling challenges
* A calm, patient, and level-headed attitude under pressure
* Strong attention to detail
* The ability to adapt quickly to changing demands and priorities
Benefits:
* Salary: £38,000 – £55,000 (depending on qualifications and experience)
* £300 car allowance
* £50 per day on-site bonus
* Professional training and development opportunities
* Company events