Health and Safety Manager

Carbon 60; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Facilities Management and Real Estate company is seeking an experienced Environment, Health & Safety Manager in Chester. This key role entails ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, conducting inspections, and promoting safety awareness. The ideal candidate should possess a NEBOSH certificate and have experience in facilities management, demonstrating strong skills in stakeholder engagement and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in facilities management, construction, or real estate environments.
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and manage safety-related initiatives.
• A collaborative team player with strong independent working skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support FMRE teams on risk controls and legal compliance.
• Oversee safety management systems during pre-qualification and projects.
• Conduct audits and inspections of internal operations and third-party providers.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Assessment

Health and Safety Legislation Knowledge

Training and Awareness Promotion

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Role Overview:

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Environment, Health & Safety Manager to join a Facilities Management and Real Estate (FMRE) team. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering a safe, inclusive, and compliant working environment, supporting both internal operations and external service providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise and support FMRE teams to ensure robust risk controls and legal compliance across all activities.
• Oversee the safety management systems of contractors during pre–qualification and project execution phases.
• Conduct inspections and audits of internal operations and third–party service providers, ensuring accurate documentation and follow–up.
• Provide competent EHS guidance for strategic projects, including feasibility and design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and the Building Safety Act.
• Lead incident reporting and investigation processes, ensuring effective implementation of corrective actions.
• Promote EHS awareness across all levels of the organisation through training, KPI reporting, inductions, and campaigns.

Requirements:

• Minimum qualification: NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in facilities management, construction, or real estate environments.
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and manage safety–related initiatives in a dynamic setting.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and auditing methodologies.
• Practical knowledge of health and safety legislation and its application in operational contexts.
• Membership of a professional health and safety body such as IOSH is desirable.
• A collaborative team player with the ability to work independently and proactively.

Additional Information:

• The interview process consists of a single on–site stage.
• No travel is required for this role.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG – The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.