Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Job Title: Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Location: Midlands

Salary: £55,000-70,000 per annum (dependent on experience) plus additional benefits

Organisation Type: Manufacturing/Construction

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to join a well‑established UK leader in building‑envelope solutions, specialising in the design, manufacture, supply and installation of metal roofing, wall cladding and façade systems. Operating across sectors such as logistics, warehousing, retail, education and public buildings, the role covers complete project support from initial technical design and product manufacture through to on‑site installation, refurbishment and long‑term maintenance.

The successful candidate will serve as the regional focal point, driving continuous improvement, compliance and a strong safety culture across all operations. There can be up to 12 projects concurrently; the main responsibility is to ensure that Health and Safety standards are maintained across all sites, and to communicate regularly with senior‑level stakeholders within contractor organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement comprehensive HSE policies and procedures across all operating companies
• Oversee Health and Safety matters to ensure that company protocols are strictly adhered to and effectively communicated to relevant personnel
• Conduct risk assessments, audits and investigate all accidents, incidents and near misses
• Collaborate with management to develop corrective action plans and set objectives for continuous safety improvement
• Liaise with the Health & Safety Executive and company insurers as necessary
• Conduct site visits to verify compliance with both Company and Main Contractor policies, advising the Board on all HSE‑related matters
• Chair the Company’s Health & Safety Committee meetings
• Deliver training to employees and sub‑contractors, ensuring accurate record‑keeping
• Manage the Company Safety Management System and maintain relevant accreditations
• Prepare management reports and key performance statistics as required
• Address environmental concerns in accordance with regulations
• Fulfil any other reasonable duties as appropriate to the role, as assigned or directed by Senior Management

Person Specification

• Demonstrable experience in construction and working with contractors/sub‑contractors
• NEBOSH General Certificate or Construction (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of CDM and HSE regulations
• Comfortable leading investigations and guiding site teams on best practice
• Willingness to travel across the Midlands to multiple sites, with occasional travel to head office in the north

Contact

If you are interested in finding out more, please apply or reach out to Mason.Buckby@hserecruitment.co.uk