Health, Safety & Compliance Manager
Location: East Midlands (Office-based with occasional site travel)
Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
An established and growing multi-industry organisation is seeking a Health, Safety & Compliance Manager to lead and develop its Health, Safety, Environmental, and Compliance function. This is a brand-new role offering a genuine opportunity to shape, implement, and continuously improve processes across a diverse operational portfolio, including construction, maintenance, refurbishment, civils, and associated services.
Predominantly office-based in the East Midlands, the role involves occasional travel to regional sites. Working closely with senior leadership, you will act as the company’s competent person for Health & Safety, providing expert advice, driving compliance, and embedding a positive and proactive safety culture throughout the business.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead and develop the organisation-wide Health, Safety & Compliance strategy.
- Act as the competent person under the Health and Safety at Work Act and provide authoritative guidance to senior management and operational teams.
- Promote a positive safety culture, encouraging engagement and open reporting across all departments.
- Attend senior management meetings, providing KPI reports and actionable insights.
Policies, Procedures & Compliance
- Develop, implement, and review Health & Safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work in line with current legislation and industry best practice.
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015, ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001), and relevant statutory requirements including PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, LEV, DSE, fire safety, and first aid.
- Maintain accurate and controlled documentation within the Integrated Management System.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies required.
Risk Management & CDM
- Produce, review, and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Prepare and maintain Construction Phase Plans (CPPs).
- Oversee implementation of site rules, welfare arrangements, emergency procedures, and controls for high‑risk activities.
Auditing & Continuous Improvement
- Conduct internal audits, site inspections, and technical audits of workmanship and compliance.
- Track non‑conformances and corrective actions to completion.
- Use audit data and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Incident & Environmental Management
- Manage accident, incident, and near‑miss reporting, including RIDDOR compliance.
- Lead investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective/preventative measures.
- Oversee environmental compliance in line with ISO 14001 and company policy.
Candidate Requirements
- NEBOSH National General Certificate (essential); NEBOSH Diploma or working towards (preferred).
- Proven experience in a senior Health, Safety & Compliance role within construction, civils, maintenance, or similar operational environments.
- Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM 2015, ISO management systems, and risk management principles.
- Experience preparing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels, including senior leadership.
- Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Willingness to travel regionally as required.
- First Aid at Work and Fire Marshal certification desirable (training can be provided).
What the Role Offers
- Competitive salary of £50,000–£55,000 (DOE).
- Permanent, full‑time position (Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week).
- Office‑based role with regional site exposure.
- The opportunity to build and shape the Health, Safety & Compliance function within a growing organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional ready to take ownership of a function and make a lasting impact within a dynamic and expanding business.
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