Senior Health, Safety and Environmental

Summary
Caddick Construction is a family-owned business with a strong reputation for transparency, collaboration, and delivering exceptional projects across Residential, Logistics, Industrial, and Commercial sectors. With projects ranging from £2m to £80m, we take pride in our people-centred approach that fosters innovation, integrity, and teamwork.

We are seeking a
Senior Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager
to join our growing team in the
Yorkshire & North East region
. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across all projects. The successful candidate will act as a regional lead — collaborating with project teams, senior management, and external stakeholders to ensure Caddick remains at the forefront of safety excellence.

What You'll Do

• Lead and promote a proactive, positive health and safety culture across all projects in the region.
• Implement and manage the Group Health, Safety and Environmental Management System in line with ISO 45001 accreditation.
• Support project teams to achieve the highest safety standards throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Regularly visit live sites to validate compliance, monitor performance, and provide practical guidance.
• Report health and safety performance to the Head of SHEQ and Regional Director using data-led insights and analytics.
• Drive a "Zero Harm" approach across all operations and continuously identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead or assist in accident and incident investigations, ensuring reports and corrective actions are completed and shared effectively.
• Provide expert advice on the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 and all relevant legislation.
• Support tendering and work-winning activities, including client presentations and submissions.
• Deliver in-house training and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives across the business.
• Collaborate with HR and SHEQ teams to support health, safety and wellbeing training programmes.
• Represent Caddick at external HSE forums, promoting the company's commitment to best practice and innovation.

What We're Looking For
Skills and Experience

• Current experience as a HSE Manager within the construction industry working for a Main Contractor.
• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, temporary works, and associated risks.
• Experience managing HSE across multiple live projects or regions.
• Proven ability to investigate incidents and liaise with statutory agencies.
• Experience developing and maintaining health and safety management systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing HSE teams.

Qualifications

• Chartered Member of IOSH (or equivalent).
• NEBOSH National Diploma or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally.

Personal Attributes

• A natural leader who inspires and influences others to uphold safety excellence.
• Confident communicator with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strategic thinker who can balance compliance with practical, site-based solutions.
• Collaborative team player who embodies Caddick's values of integrity and innovation.

Why Join Caddick Construction?
Competitive Compensation And Benefits
We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits to support your career.

Career Growth
As part of a growing organisation, you'll have clear opportunities for professional development and progression.

A People-Centred Approach
We prioritise collaboration, integrity, and long-term partnerships, making Caddick Group a great place to grow your career.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Caddick Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of background, identity, or status.

Caddick Group Benefits
Health and Wellbeing:
We are committed to supporting our colleagues' health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential support for you and your family on a wide range of issues. We also promote cancer awareness through PSA testing and host breast cancer awareness sessions.

Birthday Day Off
Enjoy a discretionary day off each year to celebrate your birthday

Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
Purchase up to 5 extra days of holiday and spread the cost throughout the year.

Caddick Hub
Our exclusive colleague discount programme helps you save on groceries, holidays, tech, and entertainment.

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
We offer enhanced parental, maternity, and paternity leave to support work-life balance.

Ride To Work Scheme
Take advantage of tax and NI savings of up to 47% and spread the cost of a new cycle over 12 months.

Pension
Caddick Group contributes 5% to your pension to support your long-term financial wellbeing.

Continuous Professional Development
We're passionate about your growth, offering training and career development opportunities.

Private Healthcare & Medicash
We offer a private healthcare scheme (treated as a benefit in kind).

Life Assurance
Enjoy peace of mind with life insurance providing death-in-service cover of up to 4x your salary, valid up to age 70.