Health And Safety Manager

GS3 Recruitment Manchester; Chorley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to promote a strong safety culture across residential sites. You will conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and audits, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and company policies.

The role requires 3–4 years in health and safety management within residential construction, NEBOSH or equivalent, excellent report writing, and the ability to travel to sites with a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years' experience in a health and safety management role
• Residential construction experience is essential
• Strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation and best practices in the UK
• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to produce clear, detailed documentation
• Proficiency in root cause analysis techniques to identify underlying issues behind incidents or hazards
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a positive health and safety culture across the business
• Carry out site inspections, audits and risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, and organisational policies
• Provide practical advice and guidance to site teams and senior management
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
• Review and develop RAMS, policies and procedures
• Deliver toolbox talks and health and safety training
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and current legislation
• Support multiple residential sites

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

We are working with a highly reputable construction contractor to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business with a strong pipeline of residential projects and a genuine commitment to health and safety.

The Role

• Promote and maintain a positive health and safety culture across the business
• Carry out site inspections, audits and risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, and organisational policies.
• Provide practical advice and guidance to site teams and senior management
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
• Review and develop RAMS, policies and procedures
• Deliver toolbox talks and health and safety training
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and current legislation
• Support multiple residential sites

About You

• Minimum of 3-4 years' experience in a health and safety management role
• Proven experience within residential construction is essential
• Strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation and best practices in the UK.
• Relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH or equivalent
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to produce clear, detailed documentation.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis techniques to identify underlying issues behind incidents or hazards.
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites

If you are a proactive health and safety professional looking to progress your career with a quality-focused contractor, we would be keen to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation