Assistant Health & Safety Manager

Contract Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK construction contractor is looking for an Assistant Health & Safety Manager to join their team in Edinburgh. This role offers clear career progression to a full Health & Safety Manager, involving regular site visits and safety audits. The ideal candidate should have a NEBOSH Construction qualification and be early in their health & safety career. Competitive salary and ongoing professional development are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear career pathway to Health & Safety Manager level

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Early stage in health & safety career but motivated to progress.
• Proactive, detail-focused, and committed to high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits.
• Perform monthly safety audits.
• Report monthly KPIs for senior management.
• Support with HSE audits.
• Promote a first class safety culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

NEBOSH Construction qualification

Job description

We are representing a highly respected UK construction contractor with an excellent track record of delivering large–scale projects. They are seeking an Assistant Health & Safety Manager to join their regional team.

This role is perfect for someone early in their health & safety career who is eager to develop into a full Health & Safety Manager position. You ll gain hands–on experience, work alongside an experienced safety team, and receive structured career development.

The Role

• Regular site visits

• Monthly safety audits:

• Monthly KPI reporting for senior management

• Supporting with HSE Audits

• Contributing to the reduction of RIDDOR reportable incidents and generally promoting a first class safety culture within the business.

The Person

• NEBOSH Construction qualification (essential)

• Early stage in health & safety career but motivated to progress

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Willing to travel to sites across Scotland the North East of England as required

• Proactive, detail–focused, and committed to high safety standards

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Clear career pathway to Health & Safety Manager level

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Opportunity to work on major, high–profile projects
  
  

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If you have the qualifications, ambition, and drive to advance your career in health & safety we are eager to hear from you.

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We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.