Health, Safety and Compliance Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health, Safety and Compliance Manager to lead and continually improve our health, safety, environmental and compliance standards across our construction operations.

Reporting to the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring all aspects of health, safety and compliance throughout the business, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of legal compliance, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors while driving a positive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Management

• Carry out regular site audits, inspections and compliance monitoring across multiple projects.
• Provide competent health and safety advice and guidance to management, site teams and subcontractors.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, ill health and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Complete RIDDOR reporting where required.
• Evaluate site performance against Health & Safety KPIs and prepare management reports.
• Manage and continuously improve the company’s integrated ISO Management System.
• Review, update and develop company policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with current Health & Safety legislation, industry best practice and client requirements.

Risk Management & Documentation

• Prepare and review:
• Risk Assessments
• Method Statements (RAMS)
• Construction Phase Plans (CPP)
• Traffic Management Plans
• Permit-to-Work Procedures
• COSHH Assessments
• POWRAs (Point of Work Risk Assessments)
• Emergency Response Plans
• Carry out regular reviews and updates of all Health & Safety documentation.
• Produce Construction Phase Plans for Principal Contractor projects.
• Compile Health & Safety Files for completed projects.
• Create Toolbox Talks (TBTs) for operational teams.

Compliance & Auditing

• Prepare documentation for third-party audits and certification assessments.
• Manage audit planners, trackers and statutory compliance registers.
• Manage Objectives and targets and KPIs
• Ensure regulatory, client and industry compliance are maintained at all times.
• Fulfil client Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) requirements.
• Ensure subcontractors and supply chain partners meet company compliance standards with rigorous on-boarding procedures.
• Monitor and maintain Friday Pack compliance and support site teams with Health & Safety documentation.

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Manage the company induction process and deliver Health & Safety inductions.
• Identify training requirements and maintain company training matrices.
• Coordinate refresher training and competency records.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture throughout the organisation.
• Support continual improvement initiatives across all business functions.

Operational Support

• Order and manage PPE requirements.
• Maintain compliance trackers, registers and records.
• Provide support to operational teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with company procedures.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Extensive knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and construction regulations.
• Strong understanding of ISO management systems and auditing processes.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Experience producing Construction Phase Plans and Health & Safety Files.
• Experience managing Health & Safety systems within the construction sector.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and digital Health & Safety management systems.

Essential Qualifications & Professional Memberships

Applicants must possess:

• Certified Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CertIOSH) or higher.
• Membership of the NEBOSH Alumni. NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals.
• ISO Lead Auditor Qualification. Full
• UK Driving Licence. Desirable:
• First Aid at Work Certificate.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working within Health, Safety and Compliance.
• Significant experience within the construction or civil engineering industry.
• Experience managing ISO Management Systems.
• Experience preparing for external audits and maintaining certification.
• Experience working with Principal Contractor responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 28 days paid holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Paid travel expenses to sites or use of pool car
• Pension scheme.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Opportunities to progress within a growing business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Health, Safety and Compliance professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering the highest standards of safety and compliance, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

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