Health and Safety Manager

Sisk; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Health & Safety Manager in Oxfordshire to oversee health and safety initiatives on major projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with legislation, leading safety functions, and promoting a strong safety culture among teams. Candidates should have a NEBOSH Diploma and significant experience in health and safety management within the construction sector. This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Unlimited learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices in construction.
• Proven experience in managing health and safety on large construction projects.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills to engage all staff levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the health and safety function on assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Promote safety culture and deliver training to staff.

Skills

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Leadership and influencing skills

Organisational and communication skills

Risk management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Professional membership of IOSH

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Health & Safety Manager to join our Data Centre team in Oxfordshire.

The Health & Safey Manager provides direct operational support to project teams, ensuring health, safety, environment, quality and wellbeing standards are applied consistently on site.

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Lead and manage the health and safety function on assigned projects
• Provide advice and direction to project managers, engineers and supervisors on safety requirements
• Ensure safety is embedded in planning, delivery and close-out stages of the project

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and company procedures
• Lead the development and review of project safety plans, risk assessments and method statements
• Carry out regular inspections, audits and incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and provide support where required

Culture and Engagement

• Promote a culture of safety through visible leadership and engagement with project teams
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks and training sessions to staff and subcontractors
• Encourage open communication on safety issues and ensure lessons learned are shared

Reporting and Assurance

• Prepare and present regular safety reports to project and business unit leadership
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, near misses and corrective actions
• Support the BU Head of Safety in ensuring consistency of reporting and performance tracking

Experience

Essential

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice in construction
• Proven experience in managing health and safety on large construction projects
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to engage all levels of staff
• Excellent organisational, reporting and communication skills
• Ability to identify, assess and manage risks in dynamic project environments

Desirable

• Experience working with Tier 1 contractors or on complex infrastructure, life sciences or data centre projects
• Familiarity with digital tools for safety reporting and performance tracking
• Knowledge of occupational health and behavioural safety initiatives

Qualifications

Essential

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety
• Professional membership of IOSH or equivalent body
• Demonstrated experience in managing safety teams or site-based safety professionals

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in health and safety, risk management or related discipline
• Additional training in behavioural safety or leadership coaching
• Experience in environmental and sustainability aspects of project delivery

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland.