Health, Safety & Environmental Manager Location: Blaydon, Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 + Company Vehicle/Car Allowance & Benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Start Date: ASAP The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to join an established civil engineering contractor based in Blaydon, Newcastle upon Tyne. Operating across the North East, the business delivers a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, including groundworks, earthworks, demolition, remediation, roads and sewers, and environmental operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an HSE professional with a strong civils background to take ownership of health, safety and environmental standards across multiple projects, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams to drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities * Lead and develop health, safety and environmental standards across the business and its projects. * Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance reviews to ensure safe working practices. * Review and monitor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). * Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, implementing corrective and preventative actions. * Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation. * Provide guidance, advice and support to site managers, supervisors, operatives and subcontractors. * Deliver toolbox talks, training and ongoing safety awareness initiatives. * Monitor environmental compliance across earthworks, demolition, remediation and civil engineering operations. * Work closely with directors and operational teams to improve HSE performance and promote a positive safety culture. * Support the ongoing development of company policies, procedures and management systems. Key Requirements * Previous experience in a Health, Safety & Environmental management role within civil engineering, groundworks, earthworks, demolition or a similar construction environment. * NEBOSH qualification or equivalent. * Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and site-based compliance. * Experience conducting audits, inspections, RAMS reviews and incident investigations. * The confidence to engage with site teams, subcontractors and senior management. * A proactive approach to improving safety standards and influencing positive behaviours. * A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites across the North East. * An environmental qualification would be advantageous. What's on Offer? * Salary of £50,000 – £70,000, depending on experience. * Company vehicle or car allowance. * Company pension. * Holiday entitlement. * Support with professional development and further qualifications. * Flexible working arrangements, subject to operational requirements. * Free parking at the office and project sites. * The opportunity to take ownership of HSE standards within an established, multi-discipline civil engineering business. Apply Now If you're an experienced HSE professional looking for a new challenge within civil engineering and want to make a real impact on safety and environmental performance, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to discuss the opportunity further