Health & Safety Manager

Ref 11098
Health & Safety Manager - construction
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire with UK travel
£58,000 - £63,000 (DOE) plus car allowance (£5000) or company car and fuel expenses
This is a new role within an expanding and established construction company who are setting up an office facility in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for overseeing health and safety compliance across multiple live construction projects, ensuring adherence to statutory legislation, company standards, and client-specific requirements.
The role requires a pragmatic, site-focused professional with strong experience in setting up construction sites, drafting and reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), conducting audits and inspections, and supporting project teams in the safe and compliant delivery of works.
The postholder will also support compliance with emerging regulatory requirements, including the Building Safety Act 2022, where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Leadership
* Provide competent health and safety advice and leadership across multiple construction projects simultaneously.
Site Setup & Pre-Construction
* Lead and support the health and safety setup of new construction sites, including:
* Construction Phase Plans (CPPs)
* Site inductions and welfare arrangements
* Emergency procedures, traffic management, and site rules
RAMS & Safe Systems of Work
* Draft, review, and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for direct works and subcontractors.
Auditing, Monitoring & Compliance
* Carry out regular site inspections and formal audits to ensure compliance with:
CDM Regulations 2015
Health & Safety at Work Act
Company and client standards
Incident & Accident Management
* Lead or support the investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses.
* Complete investigation reports, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
Training, Engagement & Support
* Deliver or coordinate toolbox talks, briefings, and health & safety training.
* Support site management teams in understanding and fulfilling their health and safety responsibilities.
* Assist with competence assessments and ongoing workforce engagement.
* Building Safety Act & Regulatory Compliance
* Support the business in complying with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated secondary legislation, where applicable.
* Assist project teams in understanding and fulfilling duty-holder responsibilities under the building safety regime.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential
* Proven experience in a construction health & safety role, overseeing multiple projects is essential.
* Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015.
* Demonstrable experience in:
Setting up construction sites
Drafting and reviewing RAMS
Conducting site inspections and audits
* Confident communicator, able to challenge unsafe behaviours constructively and professionally.
* Ability to work independently while supporting multiple project teams.
Qualifications
* NEBOSH General Certificate – essential
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate – strongly desirable
* IOSH / IEMA Membership – desirable
* CSCS (Professionally Qualified Person) or equivalent
Personal Attributes
* Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to health and safety
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Confident and credible presence on site
* Commercially and programme-aware
* Able to prioritise and manage workload across multiple projects
This vacancy is being advertised by Fresh Start Recruitment (UK) who are acting as an Employment Agency.
Due to the high volumes of applications, we are currently receiving, unfortunately we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage.
If you have not been contacted within 7 days of your application, then please presume that you have not been successful on this occasion