Construction Health and Safety Manager - HSEM

Job Title: Construction Health and Safety Manager - HSEM

Location: Somerset (with travel across the UK)

Salary: £65,000 + £8,000 car allowance DOE

Overview:

Our Client is seeking a Construction Health and Safety Manager - HSEM. The successful candidate will develop and deliver comprehensive HSE services, products, and systems that enhance business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Executive Board and Senior Leadership Team to design and implement best practice HSE solutions aligned with legislative and business needs.
• Develop improvement strategies and present them to the Executive Team to secure buy-in and engagement.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders to guide the direction of HSE initiatives and ensure safe operational practices.
• Build external client relationships to inform them of project processes and guide operational delivery, including regular performance reporting.
• Identify and mitigate core business risks by implementing appropriate control measures and safe operational procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections to audit, correct, and coach on-site safety operations, maintaining accurate records and ensuring corrective actions are taken.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure compliance in working practices, providing training support to the project delivery team.
• Lead, inspire, and motivate the team to maintain high HSE standards, ensuring effective communication and support for team development.
• Uphold the values and policies of the organisation, ensuring personal safety and safeguarding of staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Contribute to the delivery of health and safety, quality, and information security policies and systems across the business.

Requirements:

Essential:

• NEBOSH Construction certification
• IOSH Membership
• CSCS Card Holder
• UKATA Asbestos Qualification
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Must have fitout / construction industry Experience
• Experience as an HSE Manager
• Proven leadership and team development skills
• Ability to manage conflict and develop solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and as part of a team

Desirables:

• Graduate IOSH membership status
• Leadership and Management Qualification

Location and Travel:

Based in Somerset, the role requires national travel to attend live sites, audits, and troubleshooting. Regular attendance at the head office is required to build relationships and drive a safety culture.

Package:

• Salary of £65,000 + £8,000 car allowance DOE
• 31 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Death in Service at 4x annual salary
• Sickness Pay and Income Protection
• Private Healthcare
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Employee Assistance Programmes