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