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