Health and Safety Manager

Irwin and Colton; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin and Colton is seeking a Health and Safety Manager in Leicester to lead health and safety across our construction projects. The role requires NEBOSH certification and experience within construction, property or building maintenance.

You will implement policies, visit sites, conduct audits and investigations, and engage with clients and stakeholders to drive safety improvements. Applicants should have excellent organisational and communication skills, hold a UK driving licence, and be

Qualifications

• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent is required.
• Experience in construction, property or building maintenance is desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities.
• Strong communication skills with a broad range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement health and safety policies and procedures on site, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Visit sites and engage with site managers to clarify responsibilities and respond to safety enquiries.
• Conduct audits, inspections and accident investigations, identifying areas for improvement.
• Engage with clients and external stakeholders as a key point of contact.

Skills

H&S experience

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH certificate

Job description

Health and Safety Manager

Leicester | £50,000 + Car Allowance and Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a well-regarded construction and building services contractor to recruit a Health and Safety Manager. The business works across the education, healthcare and housing sectors; supporting a number of prestigious clients across the East Midlands.

This is an opportunity for an experienced construction Health and Safety professional to take ownership of health and safety across the business, working closely with the Directors and operational teams.

Responsibilities for the Health and Safety Manager will include:

• Implementing health and safety policies and procedures on site, ensuring compliance and keeping updated with key changes to legislation
• Visiting site and engaging with site managers, ensuring responsibilities are clear and answering technical Health and Safety related enquires
• Conducting audits, inspections, and accident investigations. Constantly seeking areas for improvement and development in health and safety performance
• Engaging with the client and other external stakeholders, acting as a key point of contact

The successful Health and Safety Manager will have:

• Experience in a similar role ideally within construction, property or building maintenance.
• Hold a NEBOSH certificate (or equivalent)
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders

A UK Driver's license is essential. Job Ref: LOD 5219