Health & Safety Manager

Description

• Liaise with Project Managers regarding any specific risks on site, including those relating to electrical and mechanical installations.
• Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery, occupational diseases, and M&E safety.
• Advise on-site fire plans with Project Managers and ensure that all emergency and evacuation procedures are continually deployed.
• Champion innovation across H&S and promote best practice in line with the Considerate Constructors Scheme.
• Carry out in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks.
• Carry out accident or incident investigations.
• Keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements.
• Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.
• Liaise with Project Managers and Site Managers regarding the continued development of the Construction Phase Safety Plan as the specific project progresses.
• Carry out pre-start H&S meetings for all projects.
• Review risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced.
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the construction industry.
• Ensure that each project is undertaking inductions and “toolbox talks” to all levels of site personnel, making sure all are aware of their responsibilities and safe working practices.
• Attend seminars and read professional journals.
• Liaise with the relevant authorities (e.g. HSE, local authority inspectors) as the need arises.
• Ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation and Considerate Constructors principles.
• Produce management reports, newsletters and bulletins.
• Assist the site management team in problem-solving potential high-risk safety issues pre-start or during projects.
• Ensure health and safety statutory compliance is being met and maintained across all sites.
• Outline safe operational procedures that identify and take into account all relevant hazards, including electrical and mechanical risks.

Requirements

We’re seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join BW and play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant, and responsible project delivery across our sites. This is a hands-on role involving regular site visits, audits, inspections, and close collaboration with our project teams and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience within the construction or fit-out industry, strong health and safety expertise, and sound knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.

• Knowledge of Considerate Constructors Scheme
• Preferred membership of IOSH or IIRSM with a current, up-to-date CPD.
• Familiarity with the Considerate Constructors Scheme and commitment to its principles.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001.
• Ideally have or be working towards CMIOSH or equivalent.
• Strong electrical and mechanical safety awareness.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft products (training in bespoke IT systems will be provided).
• Proven experience working as an H&S Manager within the construction or fit-out environment.
• NEBOSH in Construction, NCRQ or similar qualification (required).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance