Regional Health and Safety Manager (SHE)

About the Role

Join Mears as a Regional Health and Safety Manager, a pivotal leadership position covering our Crawley and Exeter branches. You will play a key role in driving safety excellence across both construction and non-construction activities, ensuring a secure environment for all employees and subcontractors.

Main Missions

• Provide expert advice and support to operational and administrative teams regarding SHE standards.
• Implement and enforce all aspects of Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with company systems and report non-conformities to management.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and produce detailed reports with actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate with Branch Managers to resolve safety issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a robust safety culture and contribute to the overall corporate SHE strategy.
• Deliver formal safety training to staff members.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a regional SHE management role.
• Strong ability to influence and build relationships with clients, staff, and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Must hold a valid UK driving license and be willing to travel regularly between Crawley and Exeter.
• A Level 3 training qualification is highly desirable.

Required Skills

• SHE Compliance & Auditing
• Risk Assessment & Management
• Strategic Safety Planning
• Training & Development
• Stakeholder Management

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 per annum.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Full-time permanent contract (42.5 hours/week, Mon-Fri).