Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

Location: London, SE1

Reports To: Senior Leadership Team / Operations Director

Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time

About the Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a dynamic and expanding construction business poised to double its turnover within the next 18–24 months. As part of this strategic growth, the company is seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead its Safety, Health, Environment and Quality agenda. This is a pivotal role with significant scope to influence organisational culture, systems, and performance outcomes across a growing portfolio of construction projects.

Role Purpose
To lead, develop and implement the organisation’s SHEQ strategies, ensuring robust systems are in place to deliver legal compliance, continual improvement, and operational excellence. The post holder will provide expert guidance to site and senior leadership teams, supporting safe and efficient project delivery while promoting a positive, progressive SHEQ culture aligned to industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the SHEQ strategy in line with organisational growth objectives.
• Oversee compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental and quality legislation, standards and accreditations.
• Manage internal and external SHEQ audits across multiple sites to ensure robust governance and risk control.
• Take ownership of the company’s certification portfolio, including the maintenance and attainment of relevant accreditations (e.g. SMAS, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).
• Drive the preparation and delivery of SHEQ documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide leadership during pre-construction phases, contributing SHEQ expertise to tender submissions, method statements and risk assessments.
• Ensure understanding and compliance with Building Safety Regulator requirements, including the Golden Thread and Gateways 2 and 3 (training can be provided where required).
• Develop and deliver training and toolbox talks to enhance workforce competence and engagement.
• Lead on behavioural safety, occupational health initiatives and SHEQ communications across the business.
• Monitor SHEQ performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and produce regular reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Act as the principal point of contact for external auditors, clients and statutory bodies on SHEQ matters.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven track record in a SHEQ leadership role within the UK construction sector.
• In-depth knowledge of SHEQ legislation, CDM 2015 regulations, and construction industry standards.
• Experience in achieving and maintaining third-party accreditations.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
• Experience of supporting multi-site operations and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Commercially aware with a strategic mindset and practical understanding of site-based challenges.

Qualifications and Training

• NEBOSH National General Certificate (essential); NEBOSH Construction Certificate or Diploma (desirable).
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction or SHEQ-related discipline (preferred).
• Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., IOSH, IEMA) is desirable.
• AIEMA or equivalent environmental qualification (advantageous).
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• First Aid at Work, Asbestos Awareness, Working at Height and PASMA certification.