Job Description
Are you ready to lead from the front and drive a high-performing HSE function?\n\nWe're supporting a major social housing provider to find an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to lead the safety agenda across their construction and responsive repairs division.\n\nYou’ll be joining a forward-thinking team that’s growing fast, managing a team of two direct reports and reporting into the Group Head of HSE. This is a strategic role, focused on continuous improvement, influencing at board level, and embedding a culture of behavioural safety across a high-risk environment.\n\nWhat you’ll be doing:\n \nLeading the HSE strategy across a large in-house construction and maintenance arm \nLine managing a HS&E Business Partner and HS&E Advisor \nActing as the lead contact for regulatory bodies including HSE, EA and Fire Authorities \nManaging and maintaining ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications \nBuilding strong relationships with senior leaders to drive cultural and operational change \nOwning accident investigations, root cause analysis, and prevention planning \nSupporting CDM compliance across new build and refurbishment projects \nDelivering reporting, analysis, and insights to shape decisions at the highest level What we’re looking for:\n \nNEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) – Working towards as a minimum \nCMIOSH (or actively working towards) \nStrong leadership experience, ideally within social housing or construction-related industries \nStrategic mindset with the ability to influence and challenge at senior level \nComfortable managing lone workers, subcontractors, and direct teams Why join?\n \nLargest housing provider in the North West – stable, reputable, and growing \nSupportive leadership with a strong focus on CPD and development \nAgile working – a mix of office, home, and strategic site visits \n25 days holiday (rising to 30 with service), 6% employer pension contribution, plus full benefits \nThis is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a major safety function with real scope to shape the direction of safety culture and strategy. If you are interested in the position please apply today