Health and Safety Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading National Contractor is looking for an experienced Health and Safety Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, conduct risk assessments, and manage safety training. Key responsibilities include incident management and promoting a strong safety culture across sites. The ideal candidate will have the NEBOSH General Certificate and excellent communication skills. This is a significant role contributing to operational safety performance nationwide.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager in construction.
• Thorough knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage safe systems of work.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Training Delivery

Interpersonal Skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Are you an experienced and dedicated Health and Safety professional looking for a challenging role with a leading National Contractor? Our client seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Health and Safety Manager to join their growing team, based primarily out of our North East England office, with responsibility for sites across the region and nationally.

The Role

As the Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the company complies with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation and best practices across all operational areas. This is a critical role focused on fostering a strong safety culture and driving continuous improvement in performance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Policy and Compliance: Developing, implementing, and maintaining the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and management systems to ensure compliance with legal requirements and industry standards (e.g., ISO 45001).

• Risk Management: Conducting and reviewing risk assessments and developing safe systems of work (SSOW) for site and office activities. Ensuring that all significant risks are identified, evaluated, and controlled.

• Inspections and Audits: Carrying out regular site inspections and HSE audits across projects in the North East and other locations to monitor compliance, identify potential hazards, and ensure high standards of safety performance are maintained.

• Incident Management: Investigating all incidents, accidents, and near-misses thoroughly to determine root causes, develop corrective actions, and implement measures to prevent recurrence. Maintaining accurate records of all incidents.

• Training and Development: Delivering and coordinating relevant HSE training for all employees, sub-contractors, and site personnel, promoting awareness and competence across the workforce.

• Liaison and Reporting: Acting as the primary point of contact for external regulatory bodies (e.g., HSE) and clients on health and safety matters. Preparing and presenting comprehensive performance reports to senior management.

• Sub-Contractor Management: Vetting and monitoring sub-contractors' health and safety documentation and performance to ensure they meet company standards.

• Promoting Culture: Actively promoting a positive health and safety culture through engagement, communication, and visible leadership.

Ideal Requirements and Experience

• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager or equivalent role within the construction or contracting industry.

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) is essential.

• Thorough knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective safety training and presentations.

• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to sites as required.

Randstad CPE 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 more than 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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