Health and Safety Manager

Ashbrittle Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee compliance and best practice in their refurbishment programmes across London and the South East. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Construction Certificate and relevant experience in the social housing sector, along with a strong knowledge of health and safety legislation. This role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and the opportunity to work within a reputable company with a focus on quality and safety.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension & healthcare

Long-term work opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within Decent Homes or social housing.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and teams.
• Excellent reporting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, preparing detailed reports.

Skills

Knowledge of H&S legislation

Site safety practices

Confident communicator

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

Are you a Health & Safety professional with experience in the Decent Homes or social housing refurbishment sector? Our client, a respected and growing main contractor based in Brentwood, is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Manager to join their team and take the lead on ensuring compliance and best practice across their planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes.

About the Company:

This well-established contractor specialises in delivering Decent Homes works including internal refurbishments, external envelope schemes, and compliance upgrades across London and the South East. With a strong pipeline of work and a reputation for quality and safety, they offer a stable and rewarding working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits across multiple housing sites.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and relevant legislation.
• Provide H&S advice and training to site staff, operatives, and subcontractors.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, preparing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and regulatory bodies as required.
• Lead H&S initiatives and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

Requirements:

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (essential)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within Decent Homes, social housing, or planned works
• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation and site safety practices
• Ability to manage multiple sites and teams
• Confident communicator with excellent reporting and documentation skills
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 (DOE)
• Car allowance
• Pension & healthcare
• Opportunity to join a friendly and forward-thinking contractor with long-term work in the pipeline

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.