Health and Safety Manager

The People Pod; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing building services company in Devon and Torbay is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to ensure workplace safety and compliance. The ideal candidate has solid experience in health and safety, particularly in construction, and is knowledgeable about UK regulations. This role provides the opportunity to shape the safety culture within the organization and offers a supportive working environment while earning up to £45,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Solid experience managing health & safety, ideally in construction, retrofit, or renewable projects.
• Strong understanding of UK H&S regulations and safe working practices.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits, inspections, and follow up on incidents to prevent repeats.
• Take ownership of health, safety, and wellbeing across both office and on-site teams.
• Deliver practical training sessions, safety briefings, and inductions for staff and contractors.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Safety Training Delivery

Communication Skills

UK Health & Safety Regulations

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

We're recruiting for a growing building services company looking for a Health & Safety Manager to join their team in the South West. This is a hands‑on role where you'll make sure people, projects, and workplaces are safe and compliant.

You’ll be part of a friendly, practical team and have the chance to shape the way health and safety is done across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct site visits, inspections, and follow up on incidents to prevent repeats.
• Take ownership of health, safety, and wellbeing across both office and on‑site teams.
• Deliver practical training sessions, safety briefings, and inductions for staff and contractors.
• Act as the main point of contact for regulators and client safety representatives.
• Encourage safe working habits and promote a positive approach to safety across the business.
• Write, update, and maintain safety procedures, policies, and risk assessments.
• Advise managers and site teams on how to stay within legal and company safety standards.

What we’re looking for:

• Passionate about keeping teams safe and creating a positive safety culture.
• Solid experience managing health & safety, ideally in construction, retrofit, or renewable projects.
• Confident communicator, able to influence and guide colleagues at all levels.
• Strong understanding of UK H&S regulations and safe working practices.
• Self‑motivated, organised, and able to work independently.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (minimum NEBOSH General Certificate required).

What you’ll get in return:

• Salary up to £45,000 per year.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Real opportunity to shape health and safety in a growing business.
• Supportive team and culture focused on wellbeing and continuous improvement.