Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

Colchester

£400/day

An established social housing contractor is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee health and safety compliance and performance across planned maintenance and void property programmes in the Colchester area.

This position will play a key role in supporting operational delivery, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and company procedures, and promoting a positive health & safety culture across multiple workstreams within a live social housing environment.

The Role:

• Lead and manage health & safety across planned maintenance and void programmes within social housing properties
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure full compliance with current H&S legislation and company procedures
• Provide expert advice and guidance to operational teams, subcontractors, and management on safe systems of work, RAMS, and best practice
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, producing reports and implementing corrective actions where required
• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to maintain high standards of health & safety performance across all sites
• Support the delivery of toolbox talks, training sessions, and behavioural safety initiatives
• Monitor trends, identify areas for improvement, and help drive a positive safety culture throughout the business

Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within social housing, planned maintenance, repairs, or void works
• NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate essential (Diploma desirable)
• Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and their practical application
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Able to work independently while supporting multiple operational teams across live environments
• Full UK driving licence required

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work and a genuine commitment to health & safety improvement. Salary is dependent on experience, with additional benefits included.

To discuss this opportunity in further detail, please get in touch with Jack Burgess at Build Recruitment.