Role : Principal SHEF Manager
Location: Bristol (covering the South Coast)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £60,000 £70,000 + Excellent Benefits
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Principal SHEF Manager to lead and drive exceptional standards of Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF) performance across a South Coast portfolio. This is a senior leadership role combining strategic oversight with hands-on operational delivery, supporting both construction and facilities management activities.
As a Business Unit Lead, you will provide direct line management to a regional SHEF team, setting objectives, developing capability, and ensuring SHEF strategy evolves in line with business risk and operational need. You will work closely with senior leaders, operational teams and supply chain partners to promote a strong Zero Harm culture and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver the regional SHEF strategy across construction, FM, grounds maintenance and office environments
Provide expert SHEF guidance to operational teams, ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015 and company standards
Line manage and develop SHEF professionals, driving performance and accountability
Undertake regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews, taking decisive action where required
Produce high-quality monthly SHEF reports, analysing trends, incidents and emerging risks
Support Principal Designer and Principal Contractor duties across projects
Deliver SHEF training, campaigns and targeted interventions to improve knowledge and behaviours
Contribute to the organisations audit programme and maintain ISO 45001 certification
Embed environmental and sustainability considerations into SHEF activity
What Youll Bring Proven senior-level SHEF experience within Construction and/or Facilities Management environments
Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation, accident investigation and behavioural safety
Confident influencer, able to challenge unsafe behaviours and engage stakeholders at all levels
Strong analytical, reporting and presentation skills
Ability to manage a wide geographic remit and prioritise effectively while travelling regularly
Qualifications NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential
Additional desirable qualifications include:
NEBOSH Environmental Certificate/Diploma
Asbestos management (P405)
Fire risk assessment accreditation
Recognised auditor status
Train-the-Trainer qualification
Chartered IOSH and APS membership (or equivalent) highly desirable
What We Offer Company car or car allowance
6% matched pension contribution
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private medical cover for you and your partner
Annual bonus
Life assurance (2x salary)
One professional subscription funded per year
Flexible working with home-based options
This role requires regular travel across the South Coast, and candidates should be based in or around Bristol and comfortable with a mobile role supporting multiple contracts and sites.
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