Health and safety Manager

Fawkes & Reece Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

High-profile project

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead on a major construction project at a high-profile sporting venue in Birmingham. The role requires hands-on leadership to maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across a busy site.

You will work with site management, subcontractors and the project team to ensure all works are conducted safely, in line with legislation, policies and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Health & Safety Manager on construction sites.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and CDM 2015.
• Experience reviewing RAMS and ensuring subcontractor compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage health and safety activities across the construction site.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions and safety briefings.
• Investigate accidents and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture on site.

Skills

RAMS review

Site inspections

Safety leadership

Communication

UK H&S law

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Health & Safety Manager to join a major construction project at a high-profile sporting venue in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and hands-on Health & Safety professional to take responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance within a busy construction site environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with site management, subcontractors and the wider project team to ensure all works are carried out safely, in accordance with current legislation, company policies and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all health and safety activities across the construction site.
• Ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Review and monitor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Deliver toolbox talks, site inductions and safety briefings.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
• Liaise with site management, contractors and project stakeholders on all health and safety matters.
• Maintain accurate health and safety records, reports and documentation.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture across the project team.
• Identify potential hazards and proactively implement measures to reduce risk.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager or similar role within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations 2015.
• Experience reviewing RAMS, conducting site inspections and managing subcontractor compliance.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, practical and hands-on approach to site safety.
• The confidence to challenge unsafe working practices and drive continuous improvement.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to work on a high-profile construction project.
• A challenging and varied site-based role.
• The chance to work alongside an experienced project delivery team.
• Competitive rates or salary, depending on experience.