Risk, Compliance and H&S Manager

Description

• Prepare and submit documentation, coordinate site visits, and address any non-conformities
• Maintain all documentation and records in line with UK standards and regulatory requirements
• Keep up to date with changes in UK legislation, standards, and best practice, and implement necessary changes
• Risk & Compliance- Identify, assess, and manage organisational risks, ensuring compliance with all relevant UK legislation (including Health & Safety at Work Act, CDM Regulations, and Environmental Protection Act)
• Management Systems- Develop, implement, and maintain ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) management systems
• Act as the main point of contact for regulatory bodies and external auditors
• Continuous Improvement- Drive a culture of continuous improvement in risk, compliance, and H&S performance
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring ongoing certification and continual improvement
• Prepare regular reports for senior management and group H&S forums
• Conduct regular audits and site inspections of sub-contractors and suppliers
• Group Safety Reporting- Collate, analyse, and report on safety performance metrics for the UK business and group-level reporting
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformities, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented
• Liaison with external auditors, regulatory bodies, clients, suppliers, and sub-contractors
• Sub-contractor & Supplier Management- Oversee sub-contractor approval, onboarding, and ongoing compliance, including review of RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), insurance, and training records
• Direct report to Senior Management.
• Manage supplier and sub-contractor questionnaires, ensuring all required information is collected and verified
• Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programmes for staff and contractors
• Accreditations- Lead the process for achieving and maintaining accreditations such as SafeContractor, Constructionline, CHAS, and other relevant schemes

Requirements

• Willingness to travel to company sites and supplier locations across the UK
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S, environmental, and quality legislation and standards
• Proven experience in a similar role within the UK, ideally in construction, engineering, or manufacturing
• Experience managing accreditations and compliance schemes (SafeContractor, Constructionline, etc.)
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage staff at all levels
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent in Occupational Health & Safety
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 9001, 14001, and/or 45001 (desirable)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance