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Regional SHE Manager

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Posted on Jun 4, 2026 by CV-Library
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£65k - £75k Annual
Full-Time
The Company

* A leading UK civil engineering and groundworks contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure and housing solutions across the UK.

The Role

* The Regional Safety Manager provides independent leadership, assurance and oversight of Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) standards across the business. You will be covering the Oxfodshire region with a few days in the the regional office and the rest out covering projects.

* The role ensures compliance with Group policies, legal requirements and critical risk controls across operations and projects. Through audits, inspections and proactive engagement, it drives a positive safety culture, strengthens accountability and supports continuous improvement in safety performance and operational standards.

The Duties

* Promote, implement and enforce Group SHE standards, legal requirements, client standards and internal procedures across all operations and projects, holding management accountable for compliance and critical risk controls.

* Drive a strong “Safety First” culture through visible leadership, setting expectations from pre-start to project completion, and challenging unsafe behaviours or substandard practices.

* Ensure effective planning, set-up and control of projects to achieve “right first time” delivery and consistent application of standards.

* Act as Critical Risk Lead for designated high-risk activities, reviewing and strengthening controls and driving continuous improvement.

* Deliver independent assurance through inspections, audits and CASSI-compliant site safety inspections, ensuring consistent coverage across all active projects.

* Manage and ensure timely close-out of inspection actions, non-conformances, corrective actions and KPI requirements, escalating where necessary.

* Lead investigations into serious incidents and high-risk near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and lessons learned are embedded.

* Analyse safety data, trends and intelligence (including inspections, incidents and near misses) to identify emerging risks and drive performance improvement.

* Review effectiveness of procedures and working practices, recommending improvements to strengthen risk control, consistency and operational performance.

* Work collaboratively with SHE Advisors through joint site visits to support consistency, coaching and development.

* Build strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders to support effective safety management and communication.

The Requirements

* NEBOSH Diploma, relevant Degree or NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent).

* Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, construction methods, plant and equipment, and risk management systems.

* Senior SHE role within the construction sector. Experience of audits, inspections, incident investigation and safety management systems.

* Independent judgement and integrity. Strong communication and influencing skills. Data analysis and problem-solving. Ability to challenge behaviours and drive accountability.

* Ability to influence operational teams and promote a positive safety culture.

* Full UK driving licence. Reliable, professional, self-motivated and resilient. Approachable but firm. Discreet, diplomatic and impartial in judgement.

The Benefits

* Excellent salary

* Company Car/ Car Allowance

* Company Pension

* Life Assurance

* Healthy Living Allowance

* Employee Assistance Programme

Reference: 225201372

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Regional SHE Manager

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 4, 2026 by CV-Library

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Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£65k - £75k Annual
Full-Time
The Company

* A leading UK civil engineering and groundworks contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure and housing solutions across the UK.

The Role

* The Regional Safety Manager provides independent leadership, assurance and oversight of Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) standards across the business. You will be covering the Oxfodshire region with a few days in the the regional office and the rest out covering projects.

* The role ensures compliance with Group policies, legal requirements and critical risk controls across operations and projects. Through audits, inspections and proactive engagement, it drives a positive safety culture, strengthens accountability and supports continuous improvement in safety performance and operational standards.

The Duties

* Promote, implement and enforce Group SHE standards, legal requirements, client standards and internal procedures across all operations and projects, holding management accountable for compliance and critical risk controls.

* Drive a strong “Safety First” culture through visible leadership, setting expectations from pre-start to project completion, and challenging unsafe behaviours or substandard practices.

* Ensure effective planning, set-up and control of projects to achieve “right first time” delivery and consistent application of standards.

* Act as Critical Risk Lead for designated high-risk activities, reviewing and strengthening controls and driving continuous improvement.

* Deliver independent assurance through inspections, audits and CASSI-compliant site safety inspections, ensuring consistent coverage across all active projects.

* Manage and ensure timely close-out of inspection actions, non-conformances, corrective actions and KPI requirements, escalating where necessary.

* Lead investigations into serious incidents and high-risk near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and lessons learned are embedded.

* Analyse safety data, trends and intelligence (including inspections, incidents and near misses) to identify emerging risks and drive performance improvement.

* Review effectiveness of procedures and working practices, recommending improvements to strengthen risk control, consistency and operational performance.

* Work collaboratively with SHE Advisors through joint site visits to support consistency, coaching and development.

* Build strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders to support effective safety management and communication.

The Requirements

* NEBOSH Diploma, relevant Degree or NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent).

* Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, construction methods, plant and equipment, and risk management systems.

* Senior SHE role within the construction sector. Experience of audits, inspections, incident investigation and safety management systems.

* Independent judgement and integrity. Strong communication and influencing skills. Data analysis and problem-solving. Ability to challenge behaviours and drive accountability.

* Ability to influence operational teams and promote a positive safety culture.

* Full UK driving licence. Reliable, professional, self-motivated and resilient. Approachable but firm. Discreet, diplomatic and impartial in judgement.

The Benefits

* Excellent salary

* Company Car/ Car Allowance

* Company Pension

* Life Assurance

* Healthy Living Allowance

* Employee Assistance Programme
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Reference: 225201372

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