Health and Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Dundee; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is looking for an experienced Health and Safety Manager for a new-build project in Dundee. The successful candidate will develop safety policies, ensure compliance with legislation, and deliver training while promoting a strong safety culture. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a construction environment along with relevant certifications is required. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in health and safety within construction, ideally main contracting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead safety initiatives on-site.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety policies and procedures aligned with CDM 2015.
• Oversee risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and industry standards.
• Deliver safety training, briefings, and toolbox talks.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safety across the project.
• Report on safety performance to senior management.

Skills

Health and Safety Regulations

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Health and Safety professional with a background in construction? We have an excellent opportunity for a seasoned H&S Manager to join a busy main contractor on a large new-build project in Dundee. You will work closely with site teams, contractors, and senior management to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety policies and procedures aligned with CDM 2015.
• Oversee risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and industry standards.
• Deliver safety training, briefings, and toolbox talks.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safety across the project.
• Report on safety performance to senior management.

Requirements

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent) and IOSH Managing Safely.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in health and safety within construction, ideally main contracting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead safety initiatives on-site.

Opportunity

This offers the chance to play a key role in maintaining high safety standards on a large project, with plenty of room for you to make a real impact. If you're based in Dundee and ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

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