Health & Safety Manager

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

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.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. xwzovoh A full UK drivers’ licence, desirable.

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