Health and Safety Manager

Search; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Comprehensive benefits

Predominantly home-based working

Training and professional development

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Search is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee safety across a portfolio of construction projects in the Cambridgeshire region. The role is predominantly home-based with regional site travel, offering flexibility and long-term career development within a well-established contractor.

The ideal candidate will have NEBOSH or equivalent, strong communication skills, and a practical, hands-on approach to improving health and safety across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction health and safety within building-focused main contractor environments.
• Experience across multiple projects with different trades and risks.
• NEBOSH qualification or NVQ in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with site teams and management.
• Proactive, practical approach to Health & Safety.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide Health & Safety support across a portfolio of regional construction projects.
• Undertake regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Collaborate with Site Managers, Project Managers and subcontractors to promote safe practices.
• Assist with risk assessments, method statements and safety documentation.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Support pre-construction planning and ongoing project delivery with safety input.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings to site teams.
• Support continuous improvement of Health & Safety management systems.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Site coordination

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

NEBOSH qualification or NVQ in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

GBP50,000 to GBP62,500 + Company Car or Car Allowance + Benefits

• Health & Safety Manager (Full–time, Permanent)
• Location: Cambridgeshire / Northamptonshire / Surrounding Areas
• Home–based with regional site travel
• Established UK construction contractor

Search is delighted to be representing an established construction contractor looking to appoint a Health & Safety Manager to support a portfolio of building projects across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction Health & Safety professional who enjoys working autonomously, engaging with site teams and having a genuine influence on health and safety standards across multiple projects.

The role offers a great balance of flexibility, variety and long–term career development within a well–established business.

Why this could be the ideal role for you

• You're an experienced Health & Safety professional with a strong background in building construction, ideally having worked for a main contractor.
• You enjoy the variety of working across multiple construction sites, rather than being permanently based on a single project.
• You're comfortable working independently, managing your own diary and building relationships with operational teams.
• You prefer a practical, hands–on approach to Health & Safety, working collaboratively with site teams to improve standards.
• You're looking for a business where you can develop your career and potentially progress into a more senior leadership position over time.

What you will be doing

• Providing Health & Safety support and guidance across a portfolio of construction projects within the region.
• Undertaking regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Working closely with Site Managers, Project Managers and subcontractors to promote safe working practices.
• Supporting the development, implementation and review of risk assessments, method statements and other safety documentation.
• Assisting with incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Supporting project teams during pre–construction planning and throughout the delivery of projects.
• Delivering toolbox talks, safety briefings and practical guidance to site teams.
• Supporting the ongoing improvement of Health & Safety management systems, procedures and standards.

What you will need

• Previous Health & Safety experience within the construction industry, ideally within a building–focused main contractor environment.
• Experience working across multiple construction projects, with an understanding of the risks associated with different trades and construction activities.
• A NEBOSH qualification or relevant NVQ in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with site teams, subcontractors and management.
• A proactive, practical approach to Health & Safety.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

What's in it for you

• Salary of GBP50,000 to GBP62,500 depending on experience, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Predominantly home–based working, with flexibility to manage your own diary.
• A varied portfolio of construction projects.
• Funded training and professional development.
• Long–term career progression opportunities.

About Search

Search stands for Safety, Environment & Risk Critical Hires.

We specialise in retained, permanent & contract recruitment within the HSEQ & Risk professions.

Our mission is to enable the world and workplace to thrive, through HSEQ recruitment.