Health & Safety Manager

OCS are working in partnership with a well-established reinforced concrete frame contractor operating across London. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are looking to appoint a Health & Safety Manager to take full ownership of the Health & Safety function and act as the safety lead for the business.
This is a senior, influential role suited to an experienced Health & Safety professional who is confident operating at both strategic and site level within a high-risk construction environment.

The Role
As Health & Safety Manager, you will have overall responsibility for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company's Health & Safety systems while providing strong leadership across all live projects.
Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the Health & Safety lead and primary point of contact for the business
• Developing and maintaining Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems
• Providing expert Health & Safety advice across RC frame and associated temporary works activities
• Leading site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety initiatives
• Supporting project teams with RAMS, lift plans, temporary works, and high-risk activities
• Managing incident investigations, reporting, and corrective actions
• Liaising with clients, principal contractors, and regulatory bodies
• Driving a positive safety culture from senior management through to site operatives
• Monitoring performance, reporting to directors, and identifying areas for continuous improvement

About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (Diploma preferred) or equivalent
• Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager or Senior Advisor role within RC frame, concrete, or heavy construction environments
• Strong knowledge of high-risk construction activities and CDM regulations
• The confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours and influence senior stakeholders
• A hands-on, site-focused approach combined with strategic capability

What's on Offer

• Competitive senior-level salary and benefits package
• A key leadership role with real influence over business-wide safety strategy
• Long-term opportunity with a growing specialist contractor
• Direct access to senior management and decision-making
• The chance to shape and improve Health & Safety standards across all projects

If you're an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to step into a true leadership role and take ownership of safety across a specialist RC frame contractor, this London-based opportunity is well worth exploring.