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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