Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: North East
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Health, Safety & Environmental Manager
Location: Blaydon, Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 + Company Vehicle/Car Allowance & Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to join an established civil engineering contractor based in Blaydon, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Operating across the North East, the business delivers a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, including groundworks, earthworks, demolition, remediation, roads and sewers, and environmental operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for an HSE professional with a strong civils background to take ownership of health, safety and environmental standards across multiple projects, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams to drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and develop health, safety and environmental standards across the business and its projects.
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Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance reviews to ensure safe working practices.
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Review and monitor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
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Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
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Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
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Provide guidance, advice and support to site managers, supervisors, operatives and subcontractors.
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Deliver toolbox talks, training and ongoing safety awareness initiatives.
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Monitor environmental compliance across earthworks, demolition, remediation and civil engineering operations.
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Work closely with directors and operational teams to improve HSE performance and promote a positive safety culture.
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Support the ongoing development of company policies, procedures and management systems.
Key Requirements
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Previous experience in a Health, Safety & Environmental management role within civil engineering, groundworks, earthworks, demolition or a similar construction environment.
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NEBOSH qualification or equivalent.
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Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and site-based compliance.
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Experience conducting audits, inspections, RAMS reviews and incident investigations.
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The confidence to engage with site teams, subcontractors and senior management.
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A proactive approach to improving safety standards and influencing positive behaviours.
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A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites across the North East.
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An environmental qualification would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
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Salary of £50,000 – £70,000, depending on experience.
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Company vehicle or car allowance.
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Company pension.
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Holiday entitlement.
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Support with professional development and further qualifications.
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Flexible working arrangements, subject to operational requirements.
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Free parking at the office and project sites.
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The opportunity to take ownership of HSE standards within an established, multi-discipline civil engineering business.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced HSE professional looking for a new challenge within civil engineering and want to make a real impact on safety and environmental performance, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to discuss the opportunity further