Health And Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Torquay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager for a significant construction project in Devon. This pivotal role involves promoting a proactive safety culture, leading, and coordinating safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, along with managing site safety inspections and training. Strong candidates will possess significant construction industry experience and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Generous car allowance

Private medical cover

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension matched up to 7.5%

Family friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager in construction.
• Strong understanding of UK construction legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site-based HSW initiatives and act as the project’s health & safety lead.
• Ensure compliance with CDM obligations and carry out site safety inspections.
• Deliver training and chair regular Health & Safety meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Tools

Novade

Dalux

Job description

Job Description

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager

Torbay

£60,000-£70,000 & Car package

Full-Time, Permanent

Do you want to be Lead Health & Safety on a Major Public Sector Project in the heart of Devon?

We are working with a leading UK contractor to recruit an experienced Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager for a high-profile construction project based in Devon.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nationally respected business delivering complex, high-value schemes across the public and private sectors.

About the Role

You’ll be the central point of contact for all Health, Safety & Wellbeing matters on site—leading, coordinating, and promoting a proactive safety culture across the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all site-based HSW initiatives and act as the project’s health & safety lead
• Cascade key HSW communications, lessons learned, and performance reports to site teams
• Chair regular Health & Safety meetings, ensuring actions are implemented and tracked
• Conduct Site Safety Inspections and record findings using digital platforms (e.g., Novade)
• Assist in developing RAMS and specialist risk assessments with subcontractors
• Ensure the Construction Phase Plan and all CDM obligations are met
• Deliver behavioural safety briefings and training across the project team
• Analyse trends from inspections and incident reports to drive continual improvement
• Review compliance documents from subcontractors and track performance
• Support investigations into incidents, accidents, and near misses in line with company procedures
• Provide regular reports to senior management on key safety metrics and legal compliance

Requirements:

• Significant experience as a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager within the construction industry
• Strong understanding of UK construction legislation, CDM, and compliance procedures
• Experience working on public sector or secure projects is advantageous
• Confident leading meetings, delivering training, and liaising with stakeholders
• Proficient in using digital safety systems such as Novade or Dalux (advantageous)
• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualifications (essential)
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage own workload and support site teams in a fast-paced environment

What is on offer:

• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Generous car allowance
• Private medical (individual cover)
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension matched up to 7.5%
• Family friendly benefits