Health & Safety Manager

The Client

Our client is nationally recognised and respected as one of the leading contractors in the industry. Specialities include the demolition of city centre commercial buildings, high rise residential structures and groundworks packages. They work on projects to the value of £60m and have a current turnover of £150m.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to have significant influence on the continual excellence of our Health and Safety performance. In this role, you will play a crucial part in upholding and promoting high standards in Health, Safety & Wellbeing across multiple projects, supporting the Health & Safety Director and the wider team.

* Support project teams in investigating accidents and near-miss incidents. Coach project teams in developing competence in accident investigation. Analyse incidents & accidents, making recommendations for improvement.

* Conduct health and safety inspections, preparing reports that identify areas of good practice and compliance.

* Review all aspects of compliance, including the suitability of records maintained by project teams. Immediately report situations requiring immediate rectification or stopping of any operation. Identify the need for Health surveillance/Safety Critical medicals during routine inspections.

* Bring new techniques for improving health, safety, and welfare to the attention of the Health & Safety Director.

* Highlight areas where training certification is required, bringing findings to the attention of the project team.

* Understand and support the implementation of our Health and Safety strategy and assist project teams in implementing actions defined in the strategy.

* Recognise opportunities for improvement and develop robust health and safety procedures, guidance, and supporting documentation. Maintain an open diary for effective team coordination and record attendance at work sites using company systems.

* Analyse leading and lagging performance indicators, suggesting areas for improvement and reporting findings to the Health and Safety Director. Provide monthly reports using the provided format.

The Requirements

* Proven experience in a similar role within construction, civil engineering, property, or utilities.

* NEBOSH/NVQ/NCRQ certificate (or equivalent) and hold or be working towards IOSH membership.

* Awareness of the IOSH Code of Conduct and ability to conduct professional duties in line with the code.

* Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.

* Curiosity and ability to test ideas, systems, processes, and records to ensure compliance.

* Good presentation and report writing skills.

* Strong technical knowledge across relevant health and safety legislation, compliance, and regulations.

The Benefits

* Competitive salary & performance-based bonus

* Car allowance or travel expenses

* Flexible working options where applicable

* Continued professional development and clear career progression

* Opportunity to work on landmark Central London project