Health and Safety Manager (Construction NHBC)

GBR Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Construction company seeks an experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee compliance across multiple UK sites. The ideal candidate will promote a positive Health & Safety culture and ensure adherence to relevant legislation. Responsibilities include managing HSE processes, conducting site inspections, and updating safety protocols. Strong communication skills and extensive experience in construction health and safety are required.

Qualifications

• Vast experience in Construction Health & Safety Management.
• Strong experience in accident investigation and report writing.
• Up to date knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage HSE protocols across multiple UK Construction sites.
• Conduct unannounced HSE site inspections.
• Lead Health & Safety meetings with Senior Management Team.

Skills

Construction Health & Safety Management

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

HSE Initiative Implementation

Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations

Education

Certificate in Construction Health & Safety

IOSH (GradIOSH) or higher

Job description

GBR Recruitment Limited, are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading quality focused Construction business (an employer of choice), recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to manage HSE across multiple UK Construction sites.

As the H&S Manager, your responsibility is to ensure all the company's HSE measures / protocols are strictly adhered to across all live sites at all times, along with developing HSE processes & procedures, plus monitoring / evaluating site HSE compliance.

HSE Manager Duties:

• Senior HSE professional, who is responsible for promoting Health & Safety across all live Construction sites & driving a positive Health & Safety culture (inc. occupational health, mental health and accident/incident prevention).
• Implement H&SE changes across sites
• Update the Health & Safety management system (HSE policies, & procedures).
• Produce & Implement PCIP & CPHSP documentation.
• Ensure current CDM 2015 regulations & Building Safety Act requirements are adhered to.
• Carry out unannounced HSE site inspections.
• Ensure the business is adhering to current Health & Safety legislation,
• Lead Health & Safety meetings with the SMT.
• Ensure all incidents/accidents/ work related ill health issues are reported to the HSE in–line with the requirements of R.I.D.D.O.R.
• Ensure that any insurance related matters (claims, incidents etc) are promptly communicated with the Director of Health & Safety.
• Report any HSE breaches with Site Managers & other senior staff.
• Oversee / amend the companies Health & Safety training programme for each specific role under your responsibility.
• Book in Health & Safety training (new & refresher training) both classroom & e–learning training.
• HSE administration
• Occupational health surveillance & well–being initiatives for the businesses under your responsibility.
• Work closely with all enforcing authorities (e.g. H.S.E., Local Authorities etc) are captured & promptly communicated with the Director of Health & Safety.
• Provide information relating to health surveillance i.e. Occupational Health & Well–being.

Attributes:

• Vast Construction Health & Safety Management experience within Housing (NHBC)
• Strong experience in accident investigation, accident statement taking, as well as accident report writing
• Excellent communicator who can engage with all levels of staff from trades up to senior management / directors, promoting the importance of HSE & how it is everyone's responsibility.
• Implement HSE initiatives, procedures etc.
• Delivering practical H&S solutions
• Experienced PCIP & CPHSP documentation & assessments
• Ability to work on multiple HSE projects, successfully meeting set deadlines
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations
• Professional approach to H&SE leading others by example
• Up to date & strong Health & Safety legislation knowledge.
• Knowledge & experience of Occupational Health / Well–being support
• Certificate in Construction Health & Safety (i.e. NEBOSH, NVQ, NCRQ, or equivalent) is a must have
• IOSH (GradIOSH) or higher is essential
• Ideally have a Diploma in Health & Safety (i.e. NEBOSH, NVQ, NCRQ, or equivalent)
• Certificate or Diploma in Workplace / Occupational Health & Well–being is useful
• Certificate or Diploma in Environmental Management is ideal but not a must have

This role could suit a Construction / Built Environment professional, working as a H&S Advisor, H&S Manager, SHEQ Officer, HSE Manager, HSE Advisor, HSE Officer, SHEQ Manager, Head of Health & Safety or similar role with comparable H&S / HSE duties.

Interviews to take place immediately.