Job Title
Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
Location
South of the country (Birmingham and below)
Salary
Up to GBP 60,000 per annum plus additional benefits
Organisation Type
House Builder/Developer
Contract Type
Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to join our team at a well-established housing developer covering south of the country from Birmingham below. The business is a traditional family‑owned timber frame developer that has been in the industry for over 40 years and has recently been acquired by a UK‑wide developer. The role is a regional focal point, driving continuous improvement, compliance and building a strong safety culture across all operations, which include three manufacturing sites and up to 20 smaller projects at one time. You will work independently while collaborating with management teams, contractors and regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to standards and deliver measurable improvements in HSE performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead HSE initiatives and promote continuous improvement across all sites and departments.
* Ensure compliance with company HSE standards, management systems and legal requirements.
* Develop, implement and monitor the company’s HSE improvement and management plans, including policies, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
* Provide expert HSE advice during tendering, pre‑start meetings and project planning.
* Conduct site inspections and audits, ensuring timely action closure.
* Visit sites regularly to coach teams and uphold high HSE standards.
* Prepare and communicate HSE performance reports and bulletins.
* Oversee accident and incident reporting and investigations.
Person Specification
* Demonstrable experience in housebuilding, timber frame and manufacturing environments (all three desirable).
* NEBOSH Construction preferred (NEBOSH General considered with relevant experience).
* Strong understanding of CDM, principal contractor duties and HSE regulations.
* Comfortable leading investigations and guiding site teams on best practice.
* Willingness to travel across the South of the country for sites (Birmingham and below).
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Construction
If you are interested in finding out more, please apply or reach out to us.
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