Health and Safety Manager

Irwin & Colton Limited; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Principal Contractor is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to ensure the safe delivery of major construction projects. This role involves driving a positive safety culture, coaching contractors, and implementing health and safety measures. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in construction and hold a NEBOSH Certificate, with opportunities for further development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Minimum of NEBOSH Certificate; preference for NEBOSH Diploma.
• Excellent communication skills tailored to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan health and safety measures throughout the project.
• Assess challenges and ensure appropriate health and safety solutions.
• Conduct incident investigations and make recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Proactivity

Coaching

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Health and Safety Manager

Location: Alderley Edge | Salary: Up to £65,000 + Car Allowance & Excellent Benefits

Are you interested in joining a leading Principal Contractor to ensure the safe delivery of major construction projects? Look no further…

Irwin and Colton are pleased to be engaged by a major Principal Contractor, with a turnover of approximately £1.5bn, to recruit their new Health and Safety Manager.

This role will focus on driving a positive safety culture across one of their major construction projects in the area. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and motivated health and safety professional looking to further develop and advance their career within the construction and civil engineering industry.

Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager include:

1. Planning health and safety measures throughout the project, from mobilisation to delivery.
2. Assessing upcoming challenges and ensuring appropriate health and safety solutions are in place.
3. Being site-based to assist, advise, and coach contractors to achieve the effective delivery of the health and safety strategy.
4. Conducting incident investigations to identify root causes and making recommendations to prevent recurrence.
5. Continuously assessing opportunities for improvement and sharing best practices across the project and wider organisation.

The successful Health and Safety Manager will have:

• Proven experience in a similar role within the construction industry, ideally within civil engineering.
• Minimum of NEBOSH Certificate, with a preference for candidates working towards or holding the NEBOSH Diploma.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to tailor messages and communicate succinctly to various stakeholders.
• Drive and enthusiasm, with a willingness to learn, develop, and grow in the role.

This position requires a passionate individual about health and safety and high performance. For further information or to discuss your career, contact Kristian Gribble at 01923 432 690 or via email. Job Ref: KG3739.

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company based in the South East of England, recruiting across the UK. We handle roles from Health and Safety Managers and Directors to Safety Advisors.

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