Regional SHE Manager in Gloucester

Providing competent advice and support to our operational and administration teams, the Regional SHE Manager will implement and take responsibility for all aspects of SHE on our contracts that cover all construction and non-construction related activities within the Branch. You will monitor compliance with policy, procedures & systems and provide support to all staff. Reporting non-compliance to managers and instilling a strong health and safety culture within both staff and subcontractors.

You will be expected to meet set KPI’s including completing a range of compliance audits to ensure each branch remains fully compliant. Following all audits you will produce reports, detailing findings and appropriate actions and liaise with Branch Managers to resolve these. You will be an integral member of the management team developing good working relationships with Clients and all staff members alike. With a purpose to deliver a high-quality SHE support service which monitors compliance with legislation, policy, procedures and systems.

The successful Regional SHE Manager will be expected to deliver formal training to the wider team and business, a level 3 qualification in training would be an advantage but not essential as we can provide this for you as part of your personal development. The role requires the ability to communicate well at all levels within the Group and with subcontractors and you will get involved with initiatives to drive our SHE strategy forward. There is a significant demand for regular travel to support the field-based teams throughout the Croydon, Hammersmith & Fulham and Tower Hamlets area in all matters of SHE compliance.

• Minimum NEBOSH Certificate / NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Experience in construction H&S
• Experience in Social Housing
• Valid UK Driving License
• Current knowledge of health and safety legislation, good working practices are essential.
• Experience and understanding of health and safety issues in a property maintenance / management setting.
• A team player, with a pro-active and positive can-do attitude.
• Able to use your own initiative, be confident, decisive, enthusiastic, reliable, patient, approachable and have a willingness to develop self and others.

• Diploma or level 6 qualification in Health and Safety
• An environmental management qualification
• Auditor Qualification
• Any other H&S qualification used on a construction site; scaffolding, temp works etc.

• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% on coffee, weekly groceries, holidays, the list is endless
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• 25 days holiday entitlement along with bank holidays.
• Access to employee support and wellbeing services
• Mears offer a company pension, life insurance and share scheme
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment
• Family friendly policies

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.