Health and Safety Manager

Lendlease; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company in Greater London is recruiting a Health and Safety Manager for their Defence Estate Optimisation Programme. The role involves ensuring compliance across multiple construction projects, coaching teams, conducting risk assessments, and driving a safety-focused culture. Ideal candidates will possess a NEBOSH Diploma and experience in managing safety within construction. The position offers a competitive package including a car allowance and private medical benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical health benefit

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Industry leading parental leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing safety across construction projects.
• Understanding of ISO 45001 and compliance frameworks.
• Qualification in auditing and incident investigation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and coaching to operational teams on H&S obligations and best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop practical control strategies.
• Lead site safety inspections, investigations, and audits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching skills

Data interpretation

Influencing operational decision-making

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Certified Member of IOSH

Job description

Please note this role is to be based in our South West region office(s).

Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects.

We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain. That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level.

We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.

What we are recruiting for

We are currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Manager, to join our Public Sector and Regions Construction business, as part of our DEOP team. DEOP (Defence Estate Optimisation Programme) is £ government major programme of works to rationalise the Defence Estate across the UK. Bovis have been awarded five DEOP projects all based in the West Midlands region. The project sites are located in Bicester, Gloucester, Stafford, Leicestershire and Cirencester. All projects are currently in conversion stage. Early works and full construction works, on the first projects, will be starting on site in early 2026.

You will serve as an operational H&S manager across construction projects. Embedded in project teams, your role is to drive legal compliance, coach teams on risk management practices, and help embed a culture of incident and injury-free working. You will be responsible for delivering day-to-day operational safety leadership across project lifecycles.

Roles & responsibilities

• Provide advice and coaching to operational teams on H&S obligations and best practices
• Conduct risk assessments and develop practical control strategies
• Lead site safety inspections, investigations, and audits
• Support development and application of project-specific safety plans
• Monitor trends and promote proactive improvement measures
• Engage with supply chain partners to ensure shared safety expectations
• Collaborate with stakeholders on digital systems, legislation, and continuous learning

Experience & background

• NEBOSH Diploma and Certified Member of IOSH (or working toward Chartered status)
• Demonstrable experience managing safety across construction projects
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills
• Ability to influence operational decision-making
• Skilled in interpreting data, reporting trends, and managing incident closures
• Understanding of ISO 45001 and compliance frameworks
• Qualification in auditing and incident investigation desirable

We will provide

• Car allowance
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24 / 7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
• Industry leading parental leave

Belong at Bovis

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer.

If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.

Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and / or disabled.