Health And Safety Manager

Millbank; Minffordd; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in the UK is looking for a Health and Safety Leader to spearhead safety initiatives for a major project. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, managing audits, and leading investigations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and create a culture of safety and sustainability within a collaborative team environment. Candidates with relevant certifications and project experience will find this opportunity rewarding.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety leadership within a complex project environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage audits, investigations, and reporting effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in health, safety, and sustainability matters across the project.
• Advise and support managers and supervisors in fulfilling their health and safety responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties and internal procedures.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and surveillance to maintain high safety standards.
• Lead and oversee accident/incident investigations and implement lessons learned.
• Manage health and safety statistics, identify trends, and develop improvement plans.
• Prepare and review health and safety documentation, including plans and method statements.

Skills

Leadership in health and safety

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Auditing

Investigations

Job description

The Opportunity

Do you have experience leading health and safety initiatives on large‑scale projects and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements?

Can you demonstrate your ability to manage audits, investigations, and implement improvement plans effectively?

Are you passionate about creating a safe and supportive work environment?

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to lead health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives for a major project. The role exists due to expansion and the need for strong leadership in safety and sustainability. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping best practices, driving compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In return, you’ll enjoy working in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and the satisfaction of making a real impact.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Provide leadership in health, safety, and sustainability matters across the project.
• Advise and support managers and supervisors in fulfilling their health and safety responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties and internal procedures.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and surveillance to maintain high safety standards.
• Lead and oversee accident/incident investigations and implement lessons learned.
• Manage health and safety statistics, identify trends, and develop improvement plans.
• Prepare and review health and safety documentation, including plans and method statements.
• Organize and oversee induction processes and safety campaigns.
• Maintain accurate records and provide reports as required.
• Stop work if health and safety standards are compromised.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Proven experience in health and safety leadership within a complex project environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage audits, investigations, and reporting effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

It’s great if you also have the following

• Experience with collaborative working and supply chain engagement.
• Familiarity with health and safety management systems and competency platforms.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CSCS card system).
• Knowledge of contract and procedural compliance.

The setting for the role

You’ll be based on‑site within a dynamic project environment, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and contractors. The role requires visibility, accessibility, and proactive engagement with all stakeholders to ensure a safe and sustainable workplace.