Construction Health, Safety & Quality Manager

Construction Health, Safety & Quality Manager

Higher Education Sector

Location: South West London
Contract: 6 Months initial, likely rolling

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Health, Safety & Quality (HSQ) Manager to oversee health, safety, and quality performance across a diverse portfolio of construction and refurbishment projects within a higher education environment.

Working closely with estates, capital projects, consultants, and contractors, you will play a critical role in ensuring that all construction activity is delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards while operating within a live campus setting that prioritises the wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Health, Safety, and Quality standards across all construction and capital works projects.

• Develop, implement, and monitor HSQ policies, procedures, and management systems aligned with legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements.

• Act as the principal HSQ advisor to project teams, estates leadership, and senior stakeholders.

• Review and approve contractor RAMS, construction phase plans, and quality documentation.

• Conduct site inspections, audits, and investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively.

• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations (where applicable), acting as Client Advisor or supporting the Client role.

• Promote a positive safety culture appropriate to a live higher education campus, balancing construction delivery with academic operations.

• Monitor quality assurance processes to ensure works meet design intent, specifications, and institutional standards.

• Deliver HSQ training, briefings, and awareness sessions to internal teams and contractors.

About You

You will be a confident, credible professional with experience managing HSQ within complex construction environments ideally within higher education, healthcare, or similarly sensitive settings.

Essential:

• Proven experience in a senior HSQ role within construction or capital projects

• Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and best practice

• Experience working with multiple contractors and consultants

• Ability to influence and challenge at all levels

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

• Experience working in a higher education or public-sector environment

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

• Membership of IOSH or relevant professional body

• Experience overseeing quality management systems in construction