Health And Safety Manager

We Are Footprint; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Footprint seeks an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead site safety across multiple locations in the North of England. The role covers construction and home improvement works, with a hands-on approach on site and strong collaboration with operational teams.

You will carry out inspections, audits and risk assessments, drive safety improvements and deliver toolbox talks, training, and CDM compliance. A UK driving licence and travel across the region are essential.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential) or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Construction would be desirable.
• Tech IOSH or above.
• SMSTS and a CSCS card.
• Solid construction industry experience with CDM understanding.
• Experience carrying out inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to challenge unsafe practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments across multiple locations.
• Provide practical health & safety advice to site teams, managers, employees and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation, including CDM 2015.
• Support the safe delivery of refurbishment, installation and home improvement works.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Inspections

Audits

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Communication

Workload management

Driving licence

Travel flexibility

NEBOSH Gen Cert

Tech IOSH

Education

NEBOSH Gen Cert

NEBOSH Construction

Tech IOSH

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS

CDM knowledge

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

We Are Footprint are working with a well-established home improvements and construction business who are looking to add an experienced Health & Safety Manager to their team.

This is a hands‑on role supporting multiple sites across Lancashire, Cumbria, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, working closely with operational teams to maintain high health & safety standards across installation projects, customer properties, offices and showrooms.

The Role

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments across multiple locations.
• Provide practical health & safety advice to site teams, managers, employees and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation, including CDM 2015.
• Support the safe delivery of refurbishment, installation and home improvement works.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, putting corrective actions in place.
• Develop and deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and training.
• Monitor and follow up health & safety actions through to completion.
• Support contractor PQQs, competence checks and documentation.
• Keep up to date with legislation and industry best practice.
• Help promote a positive health & safety culture across the business.

About You

We're looking for someone with a strong practical background in construction health & safety, who is comfortable getting out on site and working with people at all levels.

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent – essential.
• NEBOSH Construction would be desirable.
• Tech IOSH or above.
• SMSTS and a white or black CSCS card.
• Solid construction industry experience and a good understanding of CDM.
• Experience carrying out inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to challenge unsafe practices when required.
• Ability to manage your own workload across multiple sites.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

What's on Offer

A permanent opportunity with a growing business where you'll have the chance to take ownership of health & safety across a varied range of construction and installation activities.