Health & Safety Manager

ACR are currently recruiting for an experienced H&S Manager to join a very well respected residential developer based in Chelmsford.

Purpose of role

To lead and manage health and safety compliance across all residential development projects and proactively oversee all H&S aspects across the group, ensuring adherence to UK legislation, company policies, and best practice standards. The role will focus on risk management, site audits, training, and fostering a strong safety culture throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and proactively manage all health and safety aspects across the group, ensuring consistency and compliance across all sites and departments.
• Act as the point of contact for H&S matters, providing strategic guidance and operational support.
• Ensure all operations comply with UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, and company standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and implement necessary updates to policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and method statement reviews for all projects.
• Identify hazards and implement effective and pragmatic control measures to reduce risk.
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits, producing detailed reports and action plans.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and elevate non-conformance issues promptly.
• Lead investigations into accidents, near misses, and incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Liaise with HSE where necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and report findings to senior management.
• Support managers in promoting a positive health and safety culture.
• Produce monthly health and safety performance reports, including audit results, incident statistics, and improvement plans.
• Identify opportunities to enhance health and safety processes and implement best practices.
• Identify health and safety training needs across all operational teams and subcontractors.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs (e.g. toolbox talks, induction sessions).
• Monitor training effectiveness and maintain accurate training records.
• Champion initiatives that improve safety awareness and engagement across the business.
• Coordinate emergency response planning and ensure site teams are trained in relevant procedures.
• Assist with environmental and sustainability initiatives where they overlap with health and safety.

Skills & Experience

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or Diploma (essential).
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Experience in residential construction or property development (essential).
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities effectively.
• Able to independently travel to travel to multiple sites across the Southeast. A full UK drivers’ licence, desirable.

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