Health and Safety Manager

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing main contractor in Luton is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee compliance and best practices across projects. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 with travel expenses covered. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in the construction industry, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications. This key position provides the opportunity for career progression within a thriving organization.

Benefits

Salary up to £70k

All travel expenses covered

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager in construction.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and construction legislation.
• Willingness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health & safety across all live projects.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and client requirements.
• Develop and deliver training sessions and toolbox talks.

Skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence

Knowledge of H&S requirements in construction

Ability to engage with various stakeholders

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma

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22.08.2025

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Job Description:

Health & Safety Manager - Main Contractor Bristol (with national travel) £60,000 - £70,000 + Travel Expenses + Package

Are you a Health & Safety professional with a strong track record in construction? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing main contractor in a pivotal Group H&S role, overseeing projects across the business and ensuring compliance, consistency and best practice.

The Company

This established main contractor delivers a diverse portfolio of schemes across the UK, from medium-scale new build residential and student accommodation developments through to high-quality commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects. With an expanding order book, they are seeking a Group Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of HSE across the business, reporting directly to the Board.

The Role

As Health & Safety Manager, you will:

• Oversee health & safety across all live projects, ensuring company policies and procedures are implemented to the highest standard.
• Travel nationwide (expenses covered) to visit sites, carry out audits, inspections, and provide hands-on support to project teams.
• Work closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers, and Site Managers to promote a positive H&S culture.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, HSE legislation, and client requirements.
• Develop and deliver training sessions, toolbox talks, and ongoing H&S awareness across the workforce.
• Produce reports, review RAMS, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.
  

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager within a main contractor environment.
• Strong knowledge of H&S requirements on new build, refurbishment, and commercial fit-out projects.
• Exposure to residential schemes including student accommodation.
• A solid understanding of CDM Regulations and construction legislation.
• Relevant H&S qualifications (NEBOSH Construction Certificate minimum, Diploma preferred).
• Willingness to travel nationally as part of a group-wide remit (all travel paid).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage site teams and senior stakeholders alike.
  

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £70k (depending on experience)
• All travel expenses covered
• The chance to take on a business-critical role with board-level exposure
• A varied project portfolio across commercial fit-out, refurbishment and residential sectors
• Long-term career progression within a growing contractor

Please note that we are unable to provide work sponsorship for this role.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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