Health and Safety Manager

New Step Recruitment; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New Step Recruitment is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead in-house H&S across a growing construction group in Kent and the South East. You will support site teams, review RAMS and risk assessments, and maintain compliance with CDM 2015 and company policies.

You will conduct regular site visits, report on findings, and work closely with directors to drive safety standards with autonomy and practical solutions.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of RAMS, CDM 2015 and COSHH requirements.
• Experience conducting site inspections and reviewing risk assessments and method statements.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Kent and the South East.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 14–18 site inspections per month across projects.
• Monitor compliance with H&S legislation and company policies.
• Review RAMS, risk assessments and subcontractor documents.
• Act as main H&S contact for site teams and provide practical guidance.

Skills

RAMS

CDM 2015

COSHH

Driving licence

Independent working

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

Role: Health & Safety Manager Construction Group

Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: 65,000 to 70,000 + Package
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Arrangement: Office Based with Regular Site Visits
Sector: Main Contracting / Residential Construction / Groundworks

The Opportunity

An established, privately owned construction group is looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee health and safety compliance across its growing portfolio of projects throughout Kent and the South East.

The business operates across main contracting, residential housebuilding, groundworks and brickwork, with a strong reputation in the industry and an exciting pipeline of new projects due to commence in 2027.

Currently supported by external H&S consultants, the company is looking to bring the function in house, appointing a dedicated individual who can provide consistent, practical guidance to site teams while ensuring high standards of compliance across the group.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Health & Safety Manager or a capable Senior H&S Advisor looking to step into a standalone management position with greater autonomy and responsibility.

Based from the company's offices near Maidstone, the role will involve approximately 14 to 18 site inspections per month, covering projects in locations including Dartford, Chatham, Hailsham and Hythe.

A key part of the position will be building strong relationships with Site Managers and operational teams, becoming their first point of contact for health and safety advice and support. The business wants someone who site teams feel comfortable approaching to review risk assessments, method statements, RAMS and other H&S documentation, ensuring these are suitable, site specific and relevant to the actual works being undertaken.

The company already has established H&S policies and procedures in place, so the focus will be on maintaining compliance, supporting site teams and ensuring standards are applied consistently across the business.

Unlike larger corporate contractors, the business offers a collaborative, hands on working environment with direct access to directors and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out approximately 14 to 18 site inspections per month across the group's projects.
• Monitoring compliance with H&S legislation, company policies and procedures.
• Reviewing risk assessments, method statements, RAMS and subcontractor documentation.
• Ensuring H&S documentation is accurate, site specific and appropriate for the works being undertaken.
• Acting as the main point of contact for H&S advice and support across site teams.
• Producing inspection reports and following up on corrective actions.
• Supporting Site Managers with practical safety guidance, toolbox talks and site briefings.
• Assisting with incident investigations, near miss reporting and preventative measures.
• Monitoring training records, qualifications, certifications and compliance documentation.
• Working closely with directors and operational teams to maintain and improve safety standards.

Requirements

• Experience as a Health & Safety Manager, Senior H&S Advisor or experienced H&S Advisor within UK construction.
• Background in main contracting, residential construction, groundworks, civil engineering or brickwork.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Good knowledge of CDM 2015, RAMS, COSHH and construction site compliance.
• Experience conducting site inspections and reviewing risk assessments and method statements.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• An approachable, supportive and collaborative attitude, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices when necessary.
• Ability to work independently and manage H&S requirements across multiple sites.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Kent and the South East.

Experience within a small or medium sized construction business would be particularly beneficial. The company is keen to speak with someone who enjoys working closely with site teams, takes a practical approach to safety and can build positive relationships while maintaining strong compliance standards.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of 65,000 to 70,000 plus package
• Opportunity to take ownership of the in house H&S function across a growing construction group.
• Varied role covering main contracting, residential construction, groundworks and brickwork.
• Strong pipeline of projects across Kent and the South East for 2027 and beyond.
• Genuine autonomy within a standalone position, with no direct reports.
• Direct access to directors and senior operational management.
• Established H&S policies and procedures already in place.
• Supportive working environment focused on collaboration and practical solutions.
• Long term stability within a privately owned construction business.

Interested?

If you're an experienced construction Health & Safety professional looking for a varied, hands on role with autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to support site teams across a growing business, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Role: Health & Safety Manager Construction Group

Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: 65,000 to 70,000 + Package
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Arrangement: Office Based with Regular Site Visits
Sector: Main Contracting / Residential Construction / Groundworks