Health And Safety Manager

  • Velocity Recruitment
  • Avonmouth, Bristol
  • Nov 25, 2025
Contractor Manufacturing

Job Description

Health and Safety Manager

This Health and Safety Manager s opportunity is with one of the leading materials and products Testing, Inspection and Certification services companies. They have a national presence and are one the UK s market leaders.

The Role:

We are looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join the team to work on project-based schemes and also the wider Health and Safety of the company s activities. Experience of working in the manufacturing/process sector is essential as is the ability to carry out HAZID, HAZOPS and LOPA assessments and FMEA would be a plus. You will also support in CDM duties as a client representative as this company self-delivers its own projects. facility and undertake the following role.

This position is responsible for:

  • Deployment of Strategic improvements and initiatives to continually improve and align SHE Management systems into the Project.
  • Building HSE Accountabilities and responsibilities through the operating teams to deliver a step change in HSE management
  • Support Project teams at all levels to implement Business Best practice and new procedures as part of the project.
  • The development, sourcing, implementation, and administration of organizational SHE policies, programs, practices and procedures.
  • Grow the awareness of SHE throughout the project via audits and assessments to determine development needs and identified gaps (at both a macro and micro level) and effectuate programs to close the gap.
  • Measure and ensure company executes to the legal regulatory requirements.
  • Working with external consultants to review the SHE programs effectiveness at mitigating risks through the project and support the necessary improvements identified.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the execution of a company focused SHE program.
  • Partner with the Project team (Project Director, Project managers, subject matter experts) to understand SHE concerns, opportunities, and gaps and provide solutions to close the gaps.
  • Develop and deliver SHE training as well as development of SHE programs based on organizational needs.
  • Investigate, determine, and develop a process to track effectiveness of safety programs.
  • Support locations to maintain general regulatory compliance.
  • Advise and assist the Project team and employees in identifying SHE improvement opportunities and actions.
  • Responsible for the reporting on the performance of the SHE management system, ensuring two-way communication to management, colleagues and any other interested parties.
  • Support incident and injury investigations and partner with insurance carrier to manage worker compensation and other loss claims.
  • Champion the development of the Safety culture to ensure alignment with company guiding principles, business vision and company values.

The Plus Points

This role could be available on either a temp to perm or permanent basis. It is great opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager who is keen to get involved with new projects and also input into the wider company Health and Safety strategy. For the first 8 months you will be involved with a new build facility being constructed.