Health And Safety Manager

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a growing construction main contractor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional looking to take ownership of the Health & Safety function within a business where they can have a genuine influence on standards, systems, and culture.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Health & Safety Manager will play a key role in developing and maintaining the company's Health & Safety strategy, ensuring compliance across multiple construction projects and supporting operational teams in delivering consistently high standards.

This is a hands‑on management position, suited to someone who is confident operating on construction sites, engaging with site teams and subcontractors, while also being comfortable working at a strategic level with senior management.

The Role

As Health & Safety Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing Health & Safety across the company's construction operations.

You will act as the key point of contact for Health & Safety matters, providing leadership, direction, and challenge where required. The role will involve a combination of site-based activity, auditing, policy development, risk management, training, investigation, and management reporting.

You will be expected to build strong relationships throughout the business and develop a culture where Health & Safety is viewed as a fundamental part of successful project delivery rather than simply a compliance requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the company's Health & Safety function and standards.
• Develop, implement, and continually improve Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Carry out regular site inspections and Health & Safety audits across multiple construction projects.
• Identify hazards, unsafe practices, and areas of non-compliance and ensure appropriate corrective action is implemented.
• Provide professional advice, guidance, and challenge to site managers, project managers, employees, and subcontractors.
• Monitor compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, construction regulations, company procedures, and industry best practice.
• Review and monitor RAMS, risk assessments, method statements, and other project Health & Safety documentation.
• Lead or oversee the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences.
• Identify root causes and ensure appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Produce clear and professional Health & Safety reports for senior management.
• Monitor Health & Safety performance, trends, and key performance indicators.
• Develop and deliver Health & Safety training, briefings, toolbox talks, and awareness initiatives.
• Support site teams with emergency planning and high‑risk activities.
• Monitor and manage subcontractor Health & Safety performance.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and ensure the business responds appropriately.
• Support external audits, inspections, and Health & Safety accreditation requirements.
• Report significant Health & Safety risks and performance issues directly to the Managing Director.
• Drive continuous improvement and help develop a strong, proactive Health & Safety culture across the organisation.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional with a strong background within the construction industry.

You will ideally be someone who enjoys being visible and involved within the business

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