Willmott Dixon
Senior SHE Manager
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Senior Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Manager
Willmott Dixon is looking to recruit a Senior Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Manager to join our London & East team (local regional office based in Hitchin), providing guidance and support to all our construction sites based within our London & East region. This role would ideally suit someone based in the Hertfordshire area so that you are centrally based to support these projects. Willmott Dixon support hybrid working with flexibility to work from home 1 to 2 days per week when not on-site or in the office.
As the Senior SHE Manager, you will be accountable for ensuring successful safety, health and (low risk) environmental management across multiple construction projects within the North East region and will provide clear feedback on performance. You will be responsible for managing 3 x SHE managers (remotely) who cover other geographical areas as well as advising project teams on compliance with SHE legal and company policy requirements, especially high-risk activities and will audit project teams on compliance with legal SHE requirements and group policies. The successful candidate must have in-depth SHE experience within the construction industry and will be expected to hold valid CSCS & SMSTS qualifications as well as TechIOSH, IEMA, SEATS and a Level 5 qualification in occupational safety and health.
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Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, advise, support, enforce, and report on health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Ensure project teams are equipped to manage SHE risks and opportunities effectively.
- Conduct audits, site visits, and investigations to guarantee compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
- Analyse SHE performance data and provide insights to drive continuous improvement in the region.
- Collaborate with internal teams (including pre-construction) and external stakeholders (including supply chain partners) to share best practices and foster a proactive safety culture.
- Lead investigations into accidents, incidents and service strikes, establishing root cause and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Deliver health, safety and environmental training to project team and supply chain partners.
- Support with accreditations and associated submissions for audit at BSI at group and LCO level.
- Support in selection and onboarding of supply chain partners from PQQ to onsite.
- Management of 3 SHE managers (remotely) who cover other geographical areas.
- Support in bids to meet our customer health, safety and environmental needs.
Essential Qualifications/Skills
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- Level 5 qualification in Occupational Safety & Health.
- TechIOSH membership and relevant SHE certifications (e.g., IEMA, SEATS, SMSTS).
- Valid driving license and appropriate CSCS Card.
- In-depth health, safety and environmental knowledge within the construction sector.
- Previous experience of managing a SHE team remotely.
Desired Skills
- Proven experience in managing SHE management systems, audits, and performance.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to simplify complex SHE topics for diverse audiences.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and resilience to hold teams to account.
- CertIOSH membership.
Additional Information
Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer.
Benefits: In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.
This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full / heavily discounted private medical, life assurance and an annual incentive bonus.
Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon car leasing scheme.
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