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Role: Senior Safety, Health and Environmental Manager

Salary: up to £80k plus package including car or car allowance

Location: North East of England

Howells is working with a leading Construction company that are looking to recruit a Senior Safety, Health and Environmental Manager to join their clients office in the North East (Gateshead office), to provide guidance and support within their North East region. This site-based role covers various project sites throughout Darlington, Middlesborough and Stockton on Tees, with flexibility to work from home when not on-site or in the office.

Senior SHE Role:

As the Senior SHE Manager, you will be accountable for ensuring successful safety, health and (low risk) environmental management across multiple projects within the region and will provide clear feedback on performance. You will advise project teams on compliance with SHE legal and company policy requirements, especially high-risk activities and will audit project teams on compliance with legal SHE requirements and group policies.

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 and Desirable Criteria

Essential Qualifications:

Level 3 qualification in Occupational Safety & Health.

TechIOSH membership and relevant SHE certifications (e.g., IEMA, SEATS, SMSTS).

Valid driving license and appropriate CSCS Card.

Desired Skills:

Proven experience in managing SHE management systems, audits, and performance.

Strong communication and influencing skills.

Ability to simplify complex SHE topics for diverse audiences.

Self-motivated with a positive attitude and resilience to hold teams to account.Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

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