Job description
Allen & York are pleased to be working with a leading UK main contractor who are seeking a Regional Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Lead to cover a 12-month maternity leave. This role is a key leadership position, responsible for driving SHE excellence across projects and offices throughout the Midlands and the North of England.
You'll be a trusted advisor to senior managers and regional boards, promoting a high-performing, safety-first culture that delivers real value to people, projects, and the wider community.
The Role
As the regional SHE lead, you will:
Be the recognised SHE leader for your region.
Champion continuous improvement in safety, health, and environmental standards.
Act as the local point of contact for SHE guidance, support, and performance insights.
Ensure consistency of SHE delivery across regional business units.
Influence cultural change through engagement, collaboration, and leadership.
Ensure timely, accurate reporting and data to demonstrate SHE performance.
Work with stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and industry best practice.
Success Looks Like:
SHE performance consistently meets or exceeds KPIs.
Stakeholders across the business, customer base, and supply chain value your leadership.
Positive client relationships lead to repeat business and strong feedback.
SHE services are delivered efficiently and in line with organisational goals.
What You’ll Need
Essential:
Level 6 qualification in Occupational Safety and Health.
CertIOSH and Associate IEMA membership.
IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management.
CSCS Card and SEATS certification.
Valid driving license.
Proven experience delivering SHE services in a construction environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
A strong commitment to ongoing CPD.
Desirable:
CMIOSH status.
Degree in SHE or related field.
Operational or delivery-side experience within construction or interiors.
Transferable leadership and behavioural change skills.
What We’re Looking For
Ability to build strong, influential relationships across all levels.
Strategic thinker with strong operational awareness.
Confident communicator with excellent leadership and coaching ability.
Resilient, curious, and self-driven.
Passionate about delivering positive impact across safety, health, and environment.
Benefits
Competitive salary package.
Enhanced pension scheme.
Incentive bonus scheme.
Life assurance and private healthcare options.
Company car / car allowance (including access to electric and low-carbon vehicles).
Flexible benefits platform to tailor your rewards.
A supportive, inclusive, and agile working culture.
About us:
Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.
Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.
Let’s help build a better world, together.