Health And Safety Manager

Employer undisclosedRole managed by a recruiter

Manage health & safety across multiple construction projects in Essex.

10 days ago ago

£65,000 - £75,000

Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)

Full Time

Essex, England, United Kingdom

Onsite

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Founded with a vision to deliver engineering excellence, the company has grown into a trusted name in the UK and beyond.
The company’s expertise spans a wide array of industries, including construction, infrastructure, and energy, offering innovative solutions tailored to clients' needs.
They have built a reputation for delivering large-scale projects, ranging from residential and commercial buildings to complex infrastructure developments.
Key to their success is a commitment to understanding the intricacies of each sector, enabling the company to drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability in every project.
With a strong focus on collaboration, they work closely with partners and stakeholders, ensuring that each project meets its financial, technical, and environmental objectives.
Notable achievements include the successful management of complex energy and water resource projects across energy generation, transportation networks, and water infrastructure.
The company remains agile and responsive, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.

Role

Description

safety inspections

accident investigation

compliance management

permit process

site inductions

h&s policy

As the Health & Safety Manager, you will take ownership of all site safety activity across multiple projects in Essex, ensuring best practice is upheld at all times. You will act as the key point of contact for all H&S matters, driving a positive safety culture and ensuring teams remain compliant with company policies and statutory obligations.

Promote the company’s H&S policy and ensure full workforce understanding
Support Project Managers with accident investigations and produce timely close-out reports
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory requirements affecting construction operations
Review RAMS and verify suitability for tasks carried out
Implement and maintain company Health & Safety policies to prevent injury, ill health, damage, and wastage
Ensure COSHH compliance and appropriate storage
Conduct regular site safety inspections, recording findings and reporting to Site Managers and Directors
Ensure suitable site welfare, setup and statutory notices are in place and maintained
Oversee permit-to-work processes, ensuring they are completed correctly
Challenge and address any unsafe behaviour or failure to meet safety responsibilities
Ensure all actions from previous reports are completed within required timescales
Ensure all projects remain in a safe, compliant condition at all times
Deliver site inductions for operatives and subcontractors
Carry out any reasonable H&S-related tasks requested by senior leadership

Requirements

nebosh

driving licence

uk legislation

construction experience

decision‑making

communication

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a leading construction main contractor, delivering major commercial and industrial projects across the region. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring projects operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with UK legislation.

Confidence working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Full, clean driving licence
Logical decision-making ability and high attention to detail
Ability to interpret legislation and apply it practically on-site
Previous experience working on UK construction sites
NEBOSH Construction Certificate (essential)