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Job Details
* Annual salary: up to £55,000, plus Company Vehicle or Car Allowance and Great Company Benefits
* Location: Remote covering a belt across the UK – Peterborough, Milton Keynes, Gloucester and Caerphilly (or adjacent areas near Birmingham, Northampton, Oxford, Luton)
* Contract: Full time, Permanent, 42.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:00‑16:30)
* Valid UK Driving Licence required
About The Role
The Regional SHE Manager will provide competent advice and support to operational and administrative teams, implementing and taking responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) on contracts covering construction and non‑construction activities within the Branch. Key responsibilities include:
* Monitoring compliance with policy, procedures and systems; supporting all staff.
* Reporting non‑compliance to managers and instilling a strong health and safety culture among staff and subcontractors.
* Meeting KPI targets, including completing compliance audits and producing detailed reports with findings and action plans.
* Delivering formal training to the wider team, with a Level 3 qualification in training considered an advantage.
* Communicating effectively at all levels within the Group and with subcontractors; contributing to initiatives that drive the SHE strategy forward.
* Regular travel to support field‑based teams across Peterborough, Milton Keynes, Gloucester and Caerphilly.
Role Criteria
* Minimum NEBOSH Certificate / NEBOSH Construction Certificate
* Experience in construction H&S
* Experience in Social Housing
* Valid UK Driving Licence
* Current knowledge of health and safety legislation; good working practices essential.
* Experience and understanding of health and safety issues in a property maintenance / management setting.
* A team player with a pro‑active, positive can‑do attitude.
* Self‑initiative, confidence, decisiveness, enthusiasm, reliability, patience, approachability, and a willingness to develop self and others.
Desirable Requirements
* Diploma or Level 6 qualification in Health and Safety
* Environmental management qualification
* Auditor qualification
* Any other H&S qualification used on a construction site (scaffolding, temporary works, etc.)
Benefits
* Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% on coffee, weekly groceries, holidays, etc.
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
* Employee support and wellbeing services
* Company pension, life insurance and share scheme
* Annual Mears Fun Day – a massive thank‑you from the Executive team on a massive day of fun.
* Volunteering Leave – support for volunteering in the community.
* Family‑friendly policies
Additional Information
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Candidates should be aware that all roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Application contact: Vickie Rudge – Vickie.Rudge@mearsgroup.co.uk
Equal Opportunity
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality, ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). We hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
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