Health and Safety Manager

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Olney; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager for a role based in Milton Keynes, working across construction projects including roofing and scaffolding. You will develop policies, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with CDM regulations, RAMS, CHAS, and other accreditations.

The ideal candidate has NEBOSH/IOSH certificates and a proactive approach to safety culture. You will lead toolbox talks and provide site training across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Construction Certificate required.
• IOSH membership or equivalent.
• Experience with CHAS, SMAS, SafeContractor or Constructionline accreditation.
• Knowledge of PAS 2030 and TrustMark is a plus.
• Experience with site inspections, audits and RAMS.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.
• Prepare, review and monitor RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
• Monitor working at height procedures and ensure safe working practices are followed.
• Oversee health and safety compliance across roofing, scaffolding and construction projects.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Deliver toolbox talks and provide health and safety training to site teams.
• Liaise with site managers, supervisors, subcontractors and senior management.
• Ensure appropriate PPE, equipment and safety measures are in place.
• Support the business with external health and safety audits and accreditations, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor.
• Assist with maintaining PAS 2030 and TrustMark compliance where applicable.
• Keep up to date with changes in health and safety legislation and industry best practice.

Skills

Health & Safety expertise

Communication skills

Independent working

Project management

RAMS knowledge

CDM Regulations

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH membership

PAS 2030 knowledge

TrustMark/CHAS awareness

SMAS/Constructionline familiarity

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Location: Milton Keynes
Industry: Construction / Roofing / Scaffolding
Job Type: Full–time

The Role

We are currently looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our team, based in Milton Keynes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety professional with a strong background in the construction industry. Ideally, you will have previous experience within the scaffolding and roofing sectors, with knowledge of insulation and retrofit works also being advantageous.

You will play a key role in promoting a positive health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislation and helping to maintain safe working environments for all employees, contractors and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain company health and safety policies and procedures.

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.

• Prepare, review and monitor RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).

• Monitor working at height procedures and ensure safe working practices are followed.

• Oversee health and safety compliance across roofing, scaffolding and construction projects.

• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions where required.

• Deliver toolbox talks and provide health and safety training to site teams.

• Liaise with site managers, supervisors, subcontractors and senior management.

• Ensure appropriate PPE, equipment and safety measures are in place.

• Support the business with external health and safety audits and accreditations, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor.

• Assist with maintaining PAS 2030 and TrustMark compliance where applicable.

• Keep up to date with changes in health and safety legislation and industry best practice.

About You

• Previous experience working as a Health & Safety Manager or Health & Safety Advisor within the construction industry.

• Strong knowledge of construction health and safety legislation and regulations.

• Ideally, experience within roofing, scaffolding, insulation or other work–at–height environments.

• Knowledge and understanding of PAS 2030 requirements and retrofit standards would be highly desirable.

• Experience supporting PAS 2030 compliance, quality assurance and associated site procedures would be advantageous.

• Familiarity with TrustMark requirements and retrofit processes would be beneficial.

• Experience carrying out site inspections, audits and risk assessments.

• A good understanding of CDM Regulations and RAMS.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• The confidence to challenge unsafe working practices and influence positive change.

• The ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and sites.

Qualifications & Accreditations

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Construction Certificate.

• IOSH membership or equivalent professional qualification.

• Relevant health and safety training.

• Experience with CHAS, SMAS, SafeContractor or Constructionline accreditation requirements.

• Familiarity with PAS 2030 and TrustMark requirements would be a significant advantage.

If you have a strong construction background and are passionate about maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, we would love to hear from you.