Health And Safety Manager

A great opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Manager to lead from the front and have full accountability with great ongoing support, working with a company who specialises in contract lifting, telecoms and traffic management, it's a real varied role to keep you invested.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organisation's health & safety management systems
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant UK legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Act as the organisation's lead competent person, providing expert advice to senior leadership and operational teams
• Manage relationships with regulatory bodies, including HSE engagement, inspections, and reporting

• Oversee risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work across all activities
• Lead on incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
• Proactively identify potential risks and implement preventative measures to protect people and operations
• Develop and manage emergency response plans and ensure regular testing and readiness

• Maintain a strong site presence, conducting audits, inspections, and compliance checks
• Ensure consistent safety standards across all operations, including:
  • Equipment and asset safety compliance
  • Fire safety systems and procedures
  • First aid and welfare provisions
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date safety documentation, risk registers, and compliance records

• Drive a positive safety culture, promoting accountability and behavioural safety at all levels
• Deliver or coordinate health & safety training, toolbox talks, and briefings
• Coach managers and supervisors to take ownership of safety within their teams
• Monitor and improve training effectiveness to ensure compliance and engagement

• Ensure all subcontractors meet strict health & safety standards and compliance requirements
• Support project teams and clients with expert safety guidance
• Prepare and present health & safety performance reports, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• NEBOSH (or equivalent) is essential
• IOSH Membership or working towards Chartered status is desirable
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety leadership role within high-risk environments such as construction, infrastructure, utilities, or telecoms
• Strong understanding of UK health & safety legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Experience working with external regulators and senior stakeholders
• Exposure to the telecoms sector is highly desirable, due to the nature and demands of key client projects

• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the confidence to challenge where necessary
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement ability across all levels
• Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Strong investigative and analytical capability
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, operational environment