Senior HSE Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Health & Safety Manager to join a highly regarded national main building contractor. This is a senior, influential role based in the North East, offering the chance to lead, shape and continuously improve health and safety standards across a diverse construction portfolio. The position suits a confident leader who is passionate about creating safe, positive working environments and developing high-performing teams.

The Company
A well-established and respected national building contractor, known for delivering high-quality projects across multiple sectors. The business has an outstanding reputation for professionalism, long-term staff retention and a genuinely supportive culture. Health, safety and wellbeing are embedded at the core of operations, with strong senior leadership backing and investment in best practice.

The Role
The Senior Health & Safety Manager will take responsibility for leading the health and safety function across regional projects, working closely with operational and senior leadership teams. The role includes managing and mentoring a team of Health & Safety professionals, ensuring consistent standards, compliance and continual improvement.

Key responsibilities include:
Leading and developing a regional Health & Safety team
Driving a positive, proactive health and safety culture across sites
Providing expert advice and guidance to senior management and project teams
Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and company standards
Overseeing audits, inspections, incident investigations and reporting
Playing a strategic role in shaping health and safety policies and initiatives

Experience Required
Proven experience in a senior health and safety role within a main contracting environment
Strong background in managing health and safety across multiple construction projects
Demonstrable experience of leading and developing teams
In-depth knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practice
Relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels

Remuneration
Highly competitive salary reflective of seniority and experience
Attractive benefits package
Long-term career progression with a stable, growing contractor
Supportive, people-focused working environment
This role offers a rare opportunity to join an outstanding contractor where health and safety leadership is genuinely valued and where individuals are supported to succeed and grow.

This is a permanent position and Corepeople Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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