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:

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Lead and develop Regional SHE Advisors, ensuring consistent safety standards across all projects

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Conduct regular site visits, audits, and inspections, providing practical guidance to project teams

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Analyse incident reports and safety data to identify trends and implement preventative measures

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Support Principal Contractor responsibilities and ensure compliance with UK health & safety legislation

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Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and safety briefings to teams across the region

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Undertake serious accident investigations and implement follow-up measures

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Monitor subcontractor safety standards and performance

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Build strong relationships with clients, senior management, and site teams

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

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NEBOSH qualification (Degree / NVQ desirable)

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Proven experience in a Safety Advisor or Safety Manager role within groundworks, construction, or residential projects

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Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and construction site operations

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Experience producing RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, safety policies, and compliance audits

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Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to influence at all levels

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Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

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Competitive salary

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Company vehicle / allowance (£1,000 per month)

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Pension and healthcare options

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Opportunity to lead safety across multiple regional projects

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Career progression within a growing contractor