Job Purpose
Provides targeted Health and Safety support to all CCS Construction Design & Management (CDM) sites by implementing regular site inspections and audits, providing expert advice and guidance, delivering training and ensuring central policies, systems and procedures are upheld on‑site in the construction environment.
Skills / Qualifications
- NVQ Level 5 or 6 in Occupational Health & Safety Management (or equivalent).
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Chartered or working towards Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH desirable).
- Extensive knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
- Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience implementing risk‑based audit and assurance frameworks.
- Proven ability to analyse safety performance data and drive continuous improvement.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence behavioural change across operational teams.
- Ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, operational managers, regulators and external stakeholders.
- Experience working within ISO management systems (e.g. ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 desirable).
- Proficiency in digital safety management and reporting systems.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Provide strategic leadership for health and safety across CCS, ensuring effective governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across all operational locations and activities.
- Maintain oversight of all CCS H&S accreditations, regulatory developments and industry changes, including Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM).
- Issue safety updates, guidance and industry bulletins to operational teams to ensure the business remains aligned with current legislation and best practice.
- Champion a positive safety culture across CCS, promoting leadership accountability, proactive reporting and continual improvement in safety performance.
CDM Compliance
- Maintain overall ownership of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 & Building Safety Act compliance across CCS operations.
- Provide strategic oversight of CDM operational delivery, including inspection regimes, audits, and training frameworks.
- Support and challenge the CDM Manager to continuously improve systems, procedures and site‑based safety practices.
- Where formally agreed, fulfil the role of Principal Designer for designated CCS contracts, ensuring design risks are identified, eliminated or controlled in accordance with CDM Regulations.
Risk Management & Assurance
- Ensure comprehensive risk assessments and method statements are developed, implemented and maintained across all CCS activities.
- Provide governance and assurance that hazards are identified and appropriate mitigation measures are implemented to protect personnel, property, equipment and the environment.
- Oversee the company audit and inspection programme, ensuring a risk‑based approach is applied across operational locations, contracts and premises.
- Carry out validation audits of Construction Phase Plans (CPPs) to confirm plans are site‑specific, current and effectively implemented.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Develop and maintain health and safety performance scorecards across all CCS sites and offices.
- Produce monthly executive dashboards summarising health and safety performance, trends, risks and improvement actions for the Senior Leadership Team and Managing Director.
- Analyse H&S data to identify trends, systemic weaknesses and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Submit monthly compliance and performance reports to the Head of People & Governance.
Incident Management & Investigation
- Lead and oversee investigations into health and safety incidents and accidents, ensuring appropriate reporting, root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented.
- Ensure incidents are recorded and managed through the company incident management system and that RIDDOR submissions are completed where required.
- Ensure learning outcomes from incidents and investigations are communicated across the organisation to prevent recurrence.
Training & Communication
- Provide strategic oversight of the CCS health and safety training framework in conjunction with the Training Coordinator.
- Ensure training programmes and mandatory qualifications are aligned to operational risk profiles and regulatory obligations.
- Develop and maintain a programme of H&S workshops to address emerging risks, regulatory changes and audit findings.
- Ensure effective planning, delivery and recording of toolbox talks across operational teams.
- Issue weekly safety bulletins to communicate learning, risks and regulatory updates.
Subcontractor & Supply Chain
- Work collaboratively with the Supply Chain Manager to ensure robust governance of subcontractor health and safety performance.
- Ensure appropriate subcontractor competence checks, inductions, monitoring and performance reviews are implemented.
- Escalate poor performance or compliance concerns through appropriate governance processes.
Stakeholder Engagement & External Liaison
- Attend key operational, contract and leadership meetings to provide authoritative health and safety advice and risk insight.
- Act as the primary liaison with external bodies including regulators, auditors, accreditation bodies and insurers in relation to health and safety matters.
- Provide health and safety input to tender submissions and client bids to demonstrate CCS capability and compliance maturity.
Corporate Safety & Premises Oversight
- Provide strategic oversight of health and safety risks across all CCS buildings and premises, including fire safety, workplace safety and statutory inspections.
- Work collaboratively with the Business Governance team to ensure environmental risks that intersect with health and safety are appropriately managed in line with ISO 14001 and company objectives.
Leadership & Team Management
- Provide line management and professional development for the CDM Site Safety Manager.
- Set clear priorities, objectives and performance standards while ensuring effective delegation and quality assurance.
- Support operational teams in embedding safe working practices across all CCS activities.
Personal Attributes
- You pride yourself on truth and share knowledge for the greater good.
- You are committed to improvement and are an active team participant.
- You accept responsibility for your role and promote ownership in others.
- You have a desire to be successful and achieve goals, whether small or large.
- You are flexible to meet business needs and actively work towards expanding your knowledge and skills.
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