Health And Safety Manager

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for a leading construction project in Devon. This role will oversee the project's health, safety, and wellbeing strategy, ensuring the highest standards are maintained throughout the lifecycle. The successful candidate will possess significant experience in large-scale construction health and safety management, with a focus on promoting a proactive safety culture and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Involvement in a high-profile public sector build

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading Health & Safety on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and construction safety procedures.
• Experience implementing HSW strategies across complex project environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the project’s HSW strategy.
• Chair regular project HSW coordination meetings.
• Conduct regular Site Safety Inspections using digital platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Direct message the job poster from RGB Recruitment Ltd

Senior Recruitment Consultant at RGB Recruitment Ltd

Health & Safety Manager – Major Construction Project

?? Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

?? Flexible Working: Available

?? Clearance Required: BPSS

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to make your mark on one of the largest and most high-profile construction projects in the South West?

We're working with a respected large contractor to recruit a Health & Safety Manager for a flagship scheme in Devon, supporting the expansion of a major public sector facility.

?? Role Overview:

This is a lead Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) role, acting as the primary point of contact across the project team and wider regional HSW leadership. You will drive strategy, support safe delivery, and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the programme lifecycle.

??? Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead the project’s HSW strategy in line with overall business plans.
• Act as a conduit between project teams and regional safety leadership.
• Chair regular project HSW coordination meetings to ensure consistent communication of safety standards.
• Cascade key safety communications, lessons learned, and updates to project stakeholders.
• Conduct regular Site Safety Inspections (SSIs) using digital platforms (e.g. Novade).
• Guide project teams on risk assessments, safe systems of work, and method statement reviews.
• Report regularly on HSW matters to senior leadership and respond to incidents or regulatory engagement.
• Drive improvements through behavioural safety and culture-change initiatives.

? Candidate Requirements:

• Significant experience leading Health & Safety on large-scale construction projects
• Proven leadership, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive behavioural change.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, best practice, and construction safety procedures.
• Experience implementing HSW strategies across complex project environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a high-profile, regulated environment.

?? Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a landmark public sector build that prioritises innovation, sustainability, and best-in-class construction practices. You'll play a key role in maintaining the highest safety standards and helping deliver a project that sets the benchmark for future developments.

?? Interested?

Call Nicky Harris, RGB Recruitment Exeter to discuss.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Construction and Building Construction

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