Health & Safety Manager – Construction

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager

Overview

As Health & Safety Manager, you will lead the delivery of a proactive, business-focused health and safety strategy across the organisation. You will ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation while fostering a culture where safety, wellbeing, and operational excellence go hand in hand.

Reporting to the Quality and Systems Director, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership—driving continuous improvement, managing risk effectively, and embedding best practice across all areas of the business.

Core Values

• Integrity Acting with honesty and strong ethical standards while building positive working relationships.
• Respect & Accountability Trusting in each other’s abilities, taking responsibility for actions, and contributing to team success.
• Pride & Passion Valuing individual contributions and demonstrating commitment to excellence.
• Quality Delivering services in line with established management systems and best practice.
• Innovation Embracing new ways of working to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Health & Safety management across operations, including:
• Risk assessments and method statements
• Site inspections
• New site setup (H&S files)
• Accident investigations and corrective actions
• Develop and maintain Health & Safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Take strategic responsibility for HSEQ performance, driving standards and improving risk control.
• Produce clear reports, procedures, and guidance to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with operational teams to identify risks and embed continuous improvement.
• Provide expert advice on Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality matters.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, client standards, and contractual obligations.
• Support development and monitoring of HSEQ plans, including KPIs and targets.
• Promote a strong safety culture and shared accountability across the organisation.
• Manage industry accreditations and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Act as the main contact for regulatory bodies.
• Develop and deliver health & safety communications and campaigns.
• Design and deliver internal training to improve awareness and compliance.

Continuous Improvement & Professional Standards

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Support development of internal systems and procedures.
• Promote collaboration and high professional standards.
• Maintain a strong client-focused approach to service delivery.

Professional Expectations

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all policies and safety standards.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Show initiative, sound judgement, and effective prioritisation.
• Deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision.
• Understand organisational structure, values, and management systems.
• Report any regulatory visits to line management promptly.

Note: Responsibilities may evolve in line with business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: NEBOSH qualification
• Desirable: Additional relevant professional certifications

Experience & Skills

• Essential: Significant HSEQ experience within a construction environment
• Essential: Experience working across multiple sites
• Essential: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Essential: Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Essential: Knowledge of accredited management systems and compliance requirements
• Essential: Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Desirable: Broader construction industry experience

Technical & Safety Competencies

• Essential: Valid CSCS Card
• Essential: IOSH certification
• Essential: SMSTS
• Essential: First Aid at Work
• Essential: Temporary Works Co-ordinator
• Essential: Safe Working at Height
• Essential: Lifting Operations Appointed Person
• Essential: BREEAM Training
• Essential: Train the Trainer (Risk Assessment, Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels)

Knowledge & Other Requirements

• Essential: Strong understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality legislation
• Essential: Commitment to high professional and ethical standards
• Essential: Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Essential: Flexible, proactive, and solutions-focused approach

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