Health and Safety Manager

Irwin & Colton Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading principal contractor in Exeter is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee and enhance health and safety practices on major construction projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the construction or civil engineering sectors, and hold NEBOSH qualifications. Key responsibilities include advising contractors, conducting incident investigations, and fostering a positive health and safety culture. This role offers a competitive salary of around £65,000 plus car allowance or travel.

Benefits

Fully paid travel to site

Accommodation provided if required

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within construction or civil engineering.
• Hold NEBOSH General or Construction certification.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a wide range of people.
• Drive and enthusiasm to promote a positive Health and Safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Leading, advising, and coaching contractors on health and safety strategy delivery.
• Conducting incident investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Auditing and reporting on health and safety performance.
• Assessing opportunities for health and safety improvements.

Skills

Health and Safety Leadership

Incident Investigation

Effective Communication

Positive Health and Safety Culture

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Health and Safety Manager – Exeter

Salary: Circa £65,000 + Car Allowance or Car + Travel

Irwin and Colton have been engaged to recruit a Health and Safety Manager for a leading principal contractor. This organisation delivers some of the largest and most complex construction projects in the UK, and this role will take a key position on a major development.

It's an excellent opportunity for an experienced health and safety professional who can provide confident leadership on site, work effectively as part of the senior team, and champion best practice across the project.

Travel to the site is fully paid, and accommodation is provided if required.

Responsibilities

• Leading, advising and coaching contractors to ensure they can achieve the efficient and effective delivery of the health and safety strategy
• Conducting incident investigations to identify the root cause and make recommendations to prevent recurrence
• Auditing and reporting on health and safety performance
• Working with the site team, constantly assessing opportunities for health and safety improvements and sharing best practice across the organisation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within construction or civil engineering or a related industry
• Hold NEBOSH General or Construction (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent desirable)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a wide range of people
• Drive and enthusiasm with the ability to promote a positive Health and Safety culture

This is a great opportunity to grow and develop your career with a high profile Principal Contractor. If you have the relevant skills and experience or would like further information, please contact James Irwin on 01923 432 632.