H&S Manager

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Manager to oversee health and safety on various live projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in demolition or construction, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage their own workload. This full-time position comes with a competitive salary, company vehicle allowance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company vehicle or allowance for business travel

Pension scheme

Competitive holiday entitlement

Training & professional development

Life assurance / death-in-service cover

Qualifications

• Experience in demolition or construction, ideally on live project sites.
• Able to conduct site audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Confidence advising senior management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Advise on health & safety aspects to project managers and site teams.
• Manage diary and prioritize site visits across multiple live projects.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Communication and Influencing Skills

Flexibility to Travel

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety or NEBOSH Diploma

First Aid qualification

Tools

CSCS Black Card

Job description

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager

Location: UK-wide travel + Birmingham office

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Venatu Recruitment Group are delighted to partner with our client, a leading demolition and construction contractor delivering complex projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and ongoing project wins, they are seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Manager to join their expanding team. You will have experience of working on Live Construction sites or Demolition sites and be able to manage your own diary and workload, reporting into the Operations Director.

The Role

As Health & Safety Manager, you will take ownership of your schedule and support multiple project teams across the country. This is a hands‑on, site‑focused position that requires regular UK‑wide travel, including overnight stays during the week. Fridays may be spent working from the Birmingham office (or as required by the business).

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting site audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Advising directors, project managers, and site teams on all aspects of health & safety
• Supporting safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery
• Developing and implementing RAMS
• Managing your own diary and prioritising site visits across multiple live projects

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 6 (or old Level 4) in Occupational Health & Safety or NEBOSH Diploma
• CSCS Black Card (Health & Safety Professional – Construction / Demolition Manager)
• First Aid qualification
• Experience in demolition or construction, ideally on live project sites
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Confidence advising senior management
• Flexibility to travel and stay away during the week

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000
• Company vehicle or allowance for business travel
• Pension scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Training & professional development
• Life assurance / death-in-service cover
• Opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality projects across the UK