Health And Safety Manager

Safety Talent; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction company is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Manager to take full ownership of the internal Health and Safety function. This role involves conducting site audits, implementing management systems, and ensuring compliance across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a construction environment, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead Health and Safety initiatives effectively. This is an opportunity to influence a forward-thinking organization in the Midlands and Hertfordshire region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Health and Safety in a construction or similar hands-on environment.
• Strong knowledge of management systems, risk assessment methodology, and safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of engaging with both site teams and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the internal Health and Safety function, including management systems, and risk assessments.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and reviews of RAMS to ensure compliance.
• Develop and deliver site-specific Health and Safety training.

Skills

Health and Safety management

Risk assessment methodology

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Home based with travel across the Midlands and Hertfordshire

Salary circa 65,000 plus package

We are recruiting a highly proactive, experienced Health & Safety Manager for a small, hands‑on construction business. This is a role for someone who takes full ownership, drives improvements, and ensures standards are consistently high. This is not a traditional 9‑to‑5 position. The right candidate will be self‑driven, solutions focused, and capable of leading Health and Safety initiatives across multiple sites. This is a rare opportunity for a Health and Safety professional who wants autonomy, influence, and the chance to create a lasting impact on a small, forward‑thinking construction business.

Role Overview

• Full ownership of the internal Health and Safety function, including management systems, safe systems of work, and risk assessments.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and reviews of RAMS to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Review, create, and continually improve risk assessments and standard operating procedures.
• Provide practical and strategic Health and Safety advice to senior management and site teams.
• Shape and influence the overall safety culture across the business, ensuring Health and Safety is integrated into all operations.
• Collaborate with external consultants where necessary, while retaining overall internal control of safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain effective management systems and safe systems of work.
• Lead audits, inspections, and compliance checks across multiple sites.
• Monitor, report, and advise on Health and Safety performance metrics.
• Develop and deliver site‑specific Health and Safety training as required.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and industry best practice.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Health and Safety queries, issues, and investigations.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience managing Health and Safety in a construction or similar hands‑on environment.
• Strong knowledge of management systems, risk assessment methodology, and safe systems of work.
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of the role.
• Proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of engaging with both site teams and senior management.
• Based within reasonable travel distance of the Midlands and Hertfordshire.

Salary & Package

• Circa 60,000 + package depending on experience and capability.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact and lead change across the business.