Contractor Management Lead - Health and Safety

ISS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company is looking for a Contractor Management Lead in Health and Safety to oversee contractor operations in Surrey. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations and engaging with clients and contractors to ensure smooth operations. This position offers a great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Skilled in safety management and compliance for construction.
• Experience with excavation safety and temporary works coordination.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Contractor Management Office operations.
• Ensure compliance with Safe Systems of Work.
• Review and approve safety documents and permits.

Skills

Managing work at height

Construction safety legislation

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH certification

IOSH qualification

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Client:

ISS

Location:

Surrey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description

You will be responsible for overseeing the safe, compliant, and consistent management of contractors, ensuring all Site Authority to Work Documents, Permits to Work, and SSOW processes are completed to the highest standard.

You will work closely with client stakeholders, internal teams, and third-party contractors to manage critical site activities and uphold the highest levels of safety, compliance, and performance.

This is a great opportunity to grow within the business, develop your skills in a highly regulated environment, and contribute to the success of a world-class site.

Apply today to take the next step in your career and be part of a team that makes a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficient operation of the Contractor Management Office.
• Ensure compliance with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and site regulations.
• Review and approve Site Authority to Work Documents and Permits to Work.
• Collaborate with contractors and procurement teams to maintain high standards.
• Verify contractor paperwork and ensure adherence to RAMS.
• Conduct site checks, challenge non-compliance, and provide guidance.
• Address client queries and offer expert advice on SSOW.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Skilled in managing work at height, hot works, excavations, and fire/life safety systems.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety legislation, including CDM, CSCS, NEBOSH, and IOSH.
• Experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator with a solid understanding of excavation safety.
• EUSR Category 2: Implement Safe Digging Practices (advantageous).
• Experience managing or supervising a small team in a permit office/SSOW environment.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop a team while implementing process improvements.
• Construction and Temporary Works experience with a diplomatic approach.
• Calm and controlled under pressure, ensuring compliance and safety.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.