Health & Safety Manager
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.Interior Fit–Out Contractor Office–Based, Central London GBP60,000 GBP70,000 per annum
Job Title: Health & Safety ManagerReporting To: Health & Safety Director & Operations DirectorSalary: GBP60,000 GBP70,000 per annumLocation: Office–based, Central London (regular weekly site visits across Central London)Hours: 08 00, Monday to FridayContract Type: Permanent, Full–TimeSector: Interior Fit–Out / Commercial Construction
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an H&S professional who wants to do more than produce paperwork. Our client are looking for someone who understands the pace and culture of interior fit–out someone who can walk a live site, immediately earn the respect of a project team, and work shoulder–to–shoulder with project managers to find practical, proportionate solutions to health and safety challenges.
This role sits at the heart of our operations. You’ll report into both the Health & Safety Director and the Operations Director, which reflects how central H&S is to the way we deliver our projects. You won’t be a clipboard–carrier; you’ll be a trusted partner to the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Working directly alongside project management teams to embed a proactive safety culture across all live fit–out projects
- Conducting regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments but crucially, following them up with actionable, pragmatic solutions rather than simply issuing reports
- Developing and maintaining project–specific H&S plans, Construction Phase Plans (CPPs), and method statements
- Acting as the go–to advisor for site managers and project managers on all H&S matters, with a solutions–first mindset
- Investigating incidents, near–misses and dangerous occurrences and driving corrective action
- Managing relationships with the HSE, clients, principal contractors, and other key stakeholders
- Monitoring compliance with CDM Regulations and all relevant legislation across the project portfolio
- Contributing to tender submissions where H&S capability is assessed
- Reporting regularly to the H&S Director and Operations Director with clear, meaningful MI
- Identifying and implementing training needs across the business and supporting the development of the wider team
About You
The technical knowledge matters, but the attitude matters more. We need someone who gets things done collaboratively, not someone who sits on the outskirts directing traffic. Interior fit–out is fast–moving decisions get made quickly and timelines are tight. xwzovoh You’ll need to be adaptable, and genuinely respected by the people you work with.
Essential
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate (minimum) or NEBOSH Diploma degree–level equivalent preferred
- Proven experience in an H&S role within interior fit–out, refurbishment, or commercial construction
- Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations
- Demonstrable track record of working collaboratively with operational and project management teams
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills able to influence at all levels, from site operative to director
- Solid understanding of the pace, pressures, and culture of a fit–out environment
Desirable
- IOSH membership (Grad IOSH or CMIOSH)
- Experience as a Main Contractor or Sub–Contractor H&S lead
- SMSTS or SSSTS qualified
- First Aid at Work certificate
- Experience contributing to H&S sections of tender submissions
The Kind of Person We’re Looking For
- Are naturally collaborative you see H&S as a team sport, not a solo policing mission
- Can hold a firm position when it matters, but do so constructively and with the bigger picture in mind
- Are energised by a busy, varied project environment rather than an office–bound compliance function
- Take ownership and follow through when you identify a risk, you don’t just log it, you help fix it
- Have a genuine interest in continuous improvement, not just regulatory compliance
What Our Client Offers
- Competitive salary of GBP60,000 GBP70,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
- A genuine seat at the table you’ll report into two directors and your voice will be heard
- A collaborative, no–nonsense working culture that values practical expertise
- Office–based role with regular weekly site visits across Central London
- Standard working hours of 08 00, Monday to Friday
- Ongoing professional development and support for further qualifications
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