Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Somerville Shopfitting Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shopfitting company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to develop and implement its HSE strategy. The role includes ensuring compliance with safety regulations, leading incident investigations, and improving environmental performance. The ideal candidate has relevant certifications and EHS management experience in manufacturing or fit-out projects. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team environment

State-of-the-art modern office space

Free on site parking

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven EHS management experience in joinery manufacturing, fit-out projects, or recycling.
• Specialist training in woodworking machinery safety required.
• Knowledge of legislation including COSHH, PUWER, and WEEE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of health, safety, and environmental strategy.
• Develop risk assessments and procedural controls for operational effectiveness.
• Oversee HSE governance including regulatory reporting, audits, and inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of HSEQ practices in joinery manufacturing

Strong leadership and communication skills

Analytical mindset for risk identification

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Membership with IOSH or IEMA

Job description

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This cookie is used for advertising, site analytics, and other operations.# Health, Safety & Environmental Manager* Health, Safety & Environmental Manager| Location: | Dundonald, Belfast |## We have a fantastic opportunity for a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to join our busy Commercial Team at Somerville.The Health, Safety & Environmental Manager will lead the development and delivery of the company’s health, safety, and environmental strategy, ensuring a safe, compliant, and prevention-focused workplace across all operational areas. This role provides expert guidance and oversight, ensuring safe systems of work, risk controls, and regulatory compliance are embedded throughout the organisation.The postholder will work collaboratively with leaders across Production, Retail, Commercial, and other functions to strengthen safety culture, improve environmental performance, and ensure HSE standards support operational efficiency and commercial goals. They will continually improve governance, reporting, training, auditing, and behavioural engagement to support the organisation’s commitment to zero harm and responsible environmental practice.* Lead the organisation’s health, safety, and environmental strategy, supporting operational performance, legal compliance, and continuous improvement.* Develop, maintain, and implement safe systems of work, risk assessments, method statements, and procedural controls that protect employees and support operational effectiveness.* Provide expert guidance to senior leaders and managers to ensure proactive identification, communication, and mitigation of health, safety, and environmental risks.* Lead incident investigation and root cause analysis, ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented and learning is shared across departments.* Oversee company-wide HSE governance including compliance with legislation, regulatory reporting, audits, inspections, documentation, and competency records.* Deliver HSE training, coaching, and engagement programmes to enhance awareness, capability, and ownership of safety standards across teams.* Work closely with Production and Fit-Out teams to ensure safe, compliant working practices in factory, onsite, subcontractor, and field operations.* Lead environmental performance improvements, including reduction of waste, energy usage, and environmental impact in line with sustainability goals.* Maintain relationships with regulatory bodies, insurers, auditors, and external partners to support compliance and continuous improvement.* Provide accurate reporting, performance data, and insights that inform operational and strategic decision-making.* Contribute to cross-functional initiatives as part of the Senior Management Team, supporting company-wide goals including safety culture, risk management, and governance.## Qualifications & Experience* NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate.* Specialist training or certification in woodworking machinery safety.* Membership with IOSH or IEMA.* Proven EHS management experience in joinery manufacturing, fit-out projects, or recycling.* Knowledge of relevant legislation, including COSHH, PUWER, and WEEE regulations.## Skills & Competencies* Knowledge of HSEQ practices in **joinery manufacturing**, **construction fit-out**, and **recycling operations**.* Expertise in woodworking machinery safety, chemical handling, and waste management.* Strong leadership and communication skills to drive EHS initiatives and influence stakeholders.* Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and develop practical solutions.* Familiarity with environmental management systems (ISO 14001) and health & safety systems (ISO 45001).## Benefits* Competitive salary and benefits package* Flexible working options* Career development opportunities* Supportive and collaborative team environment* State-of-the-art modern office space* Free on Site carparking* Private Healthcare