Regional SHE Manager

The Company * A leading UK civil engineering and groundworks contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure and housing solutions across the UK. The Role * The Regional Safety Manager provides independent leadership, assurance and oversight of Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) standards across the business. You will be covering the Oxfodshire region with a few days in the the regional office and the rest out covering projects. * The role ensures compliance with Group policies, legal requirements and critical risk controls across operations and projects. Through audits, inspections and proactive engagement, it drives a positive safety culture, strengthens accountability and supports continuous improvement in safety performance and operational standards. The Duties * Promote, implement and enforce Group SHE standards, legal requirements, client standards and internal procedures across all operations and projects, holding management accountable for compliance and critical risk controls. * Drive a strong “Safety First” culture through visible leadership, setting expectations from pre-start to project completion, and challenging unsafe behaviours or substandard practices. * Ensure effective planning, set-up and control of projects to achieve “right first time” delivery and consistent application of standards. * Act as Critical Risk Lead for designated high-risk activities, reviewing and strengthening controls and driving continuous improvement. * Deliver independent assurance through inspections, audits and CASSI-compliant site safety inspections, ensuring consistent coverage across all active projects. * Manage and ensure timely close-out of inspection actions, non-conformances, corrective actions and KPI requirements, escalating where necessary. * Lead investigations into serious incidents and high-risk near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and lessons learned are embedded. * Analyse safety data, trends and intelligence (including inspections, incidents and near misses) to identify emerging risks and drive performance improvement. * Review effectiveness of procedures and working practices, recommending improvements to strengthen risk control, consistency and operational performance. * Work collaboratively with SHE Advisors through joint site visits to support consistency, coaching and development. * Build strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders to support effective safety management and communication. The Requirements * NEBOSH Diploma, relevant Degree or NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent). * Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, construction methods, plant and equipment, and risk management systems. * Senior SHE role within the construction sector. Experience of audits, inspections, incident investigation and safety management systems. * Independent judgement and integrity. Strong communication and influencing skills. Data analysis and problem-solving. Ability to challenge behaviours and drive accountability. * Ability to influence operational teams and promote a positive safety culture. * Full UK driving licence. Reliable, professional, self-motivated and resilient. Approachable but firm. Discreet, diplomatic and impartial in judgement. The Benefits * Excellent salary * Company Car/ Car Allowance * Company Pension * Life Assurance * Healthy Living Allowance * Employee Assistance Programme