Regional Safety Manager – Cambridgeshire & East of England
Location: Cambridgeshire (regional travel across multiple sites including Cambridge, Huntingdon, Southend, Bishop’s Stortford, Harlow, King’s Lynn, Stowmarket)
Salary: £60k – £65k plus car allowance
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
About the Role
A well-established construction and groundworks contractor is seeking an experienced Regional Safety Manager to lead and support Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) compliance across a large portfolio of projects in the Cambridgeshire and East of England region. This is a key leadership position, working closely with operational teams to ensure safe working practices, compliance with UK legislation, and development of a strong safety culture across all sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop Regional SHE Advisors, ensuring consistent safety standards across all projects
- Conduct regular site visits, audits, and inspections, providing practical guidance to project teams
- Analyse incident reports and safety data to identify trends and implement preventative measures
- Support Principal Contractor responsibilities and ensure compliance with UK health & safety legislation
- Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and safety briefings to teams across the region
- Undertake serious accident investigations and implement follow-up measures
- Monitor subcontractor safety standards and performance
- Build strong relationships with clients, senior management, and site teams
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- NEBOSH qualification (Degree / NVQ desirable)
- Proven experience in a Safety Advisor or Safety Manager role within groundworks, construction, or residential projects
- Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and construction site operations
- Experience producing RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, safety policies, and compliance audits
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to influence at all levels
- Full UK driving licence
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company vehicle / allowance (£1,000 per month)
- Pension and healthcare options
- Opportunity to lead safety across multiple regional projects
- Career progression within a growing contractor
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