Senior Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Manager
Tier 1 Construction Contractor
Gateshead
Hybrid – site based with flexibility to work from home 1–2 days per week
£80k - £85k base + car
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Manager to support construction projects across the North East region. The role is regionally focused, providing expert SHE leadership, assurance, and continuous improvement across multiple live sites.
This position would suit a candidate based in Darlington, Middlesbrough, or Stockton-on-Tees, enabling effective regional coverage. You will work closely with project teams, supply chain partners, and senior stakeholders to ensure exemplary SHE standards are achieved and maintained.
As Senior SHE Manager, you will be accountable for the successful delivery of safety, health, and low-risk environmental management across the region, providing clear feedback on performance and ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies—particularly in relation to high-risk construction activities.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor, advise, support, enforce, and report on health, safety, and environmental standards across multiple construction projects
Ensure project teams are fully equipped to identify, manage, and mitigate SHE risks and opportunities
Conduct audits, inspections, site visits, and investigations to ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies
Analyse SHE performance data and provide insight to drive continuous improvement at regional level
Collaborate with internal teams (including pre-construction) and external stakeholders, including supply chain partners, to promote best practice and a proactive safety culture
Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and service strikes, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
Deliver health, safety, and environmental training to project teams and supply chain partners
Support accreditations and audit submissions, including BSI audits at group and operational level
Support supply chain partner selection and onboarding from PQQ stage through to site mobilisation
Contribute to bids and tenders by addressing client health, safety, and environmental requirements
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Level 5 qualification in Occupational Safety & Health
TechIOSH membership
Relevant SHE certifications (e.g. IEMA, SEATS, SMSTS)
Valid CSCS card and full UK driving licence
In-depth health, safety, and environmental experience within the construction industry
Desirable Skills and Attributes
Proven experience managing SHE management systems, audits, and performance improvement
Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to translate complex SHE requirements into practical guidance for diverse audiences
Self-motivated, resilient, and confident in holding teams to account
CertIOSH membership
What’s on Offer
You will be rewarded with a competitive and flexible benefits package, designed to support your lifestyle and priorities.
Benefits typically include:
Enhanced pension scheme
Private medical insurance (full or heavily discounted)
Life assurance
Annual incentive bonus
Motoring expenditure allowance (where applicable)
Access to a low-carbon and electric car leasing scheme
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Flexible and agile working options are supported, and we are a Disability Confident employer.
About the Business
With a long-standing history in the built environment sector, the organisation is driven by a purpose beyond profit—delivering high-quality buildings, strengthening communities, and enhancing the environment for future generations. A strong focus on people, sustainability, innovation, and partnerships has created a culture where employees are supported to thrive and develop long-term careers.
Please forward your CV to apply and we will call you straight away