At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety initiatives across diverse projects, ensuring compliance and promoting a proactive safety culture.
- Company: Join Kelston Sparkes Group, a respected family-owned business in civil engineering.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company vehicle, bonus scheme, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Opportunity for ongoing professional development and shaping SHE culture in a growing business.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on safety standards while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in SHE roles, NEBOSH certification, and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Kelston Sparkes Group, one of the UK's leading earthworks, quarrying and civil engineering specialists, is seeking an experienced Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Manager to join our growing team. This is a key leadership role supporting a diverse portfolio of major projects across the South West, ensuring our operations continue to achieve the highest standards of safety, compliance and environmental performance.
About the Role
As SHE Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining a proactive safety culture across multiple sites and project teams. You will provide expert guidance, conduct site inspections, support the company’s H&S management system, and work closely with senior management and operational teams to embed best practice throughout the business. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced SHE professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and is looking to make a meaningful impact within a respected family-owned business with a long-standing reputation for quality, safety and integrity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead SHE support across a portfolio of quarrying, construction, and earthworks projects throughout the South West.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
- Provide coaching, training and practical SHE guidance to site teams and managers.
- Support incident reporting, investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective action planning.
- Ensure compliance with UK health, safety and environmental legislation, industry standards and company policies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of SHE strategy and objectives.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
- Promote a positive and engaging safety culture across all operational areas.
About You
We are looking for a motivated and experienced SHE professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in a Health & Safety Manager, SHE Manager or Senior SHE Advisor role.
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH Diploma (or actively working towards the Diploma).
- Essential quarrying experience, together with significant experience in construction, civil engineering and heavy plant environments.
- Proven track record of improving SHE performance and influencing safe behaviours.
- Experience implementing and maintaining management systems aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to support, coach and challenge where necessary.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel extensively across the South West region.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Company vehicle.
- Company bonus scheme.
- Hybrid working across home, office and project sites.
- Ongoing professional development and support for further qualifications.
- The opportunity to shape and influence SHE culture across a well-established and growing business.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment where your expertise is valued.
If you are a committed SHE professional looking for your next challenge with a company that genuinely invests in its people and places safety at the heart of its operations, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role.
Manager employer: Kelston Sparkes
Kelston Sparkes Group is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to safety, quality, and integrity within the civil engineering sector. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer competitive salaries, a company vehicle, and a bonus scheme, alongside opportunities for ongoing professional growth in a supportive and collaborative environment. Join us in shaping a proactive safety culture across diverse projects in the South West, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will make a meaningful impact.
