Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Porthmadog; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A national construction company is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager based in Snowdonia. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to ensure compliance with health and safety practices. Key responsibilities include managing audits, supporting leadership in H&S responsibilities, and conducting investigations. Required qualifications include being a CMIOSH and relevant CSCS qualifications, alongside project site experience. This role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits.

Benefits

Exceptional Career Development Opportunities

Company Car/Car Allowance

Pension matched up to 8%

25 days annual leave plus holiday opportunities

Private medical insurance

Free 24/7 EAP

Qualifications

• Essential to be CMIOSH qualified and hold CSCS qualifications.
• Site experience required to identify and mitigate risks.
• Confidence to stop work if H&S elements are questionable.

Responsibilities

• Lead best practices in safety, health, and sustainability.
• Support management to fulfill H&S responsibilities.
• Conduct audits and inspections for compliance.
• Oversee accident investigations and recommend improvements.
• Manage and review H&S plans and records.

Skills

Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH)

Risk assessment

Leadership in health and safety

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications under the CSCS card system

Job description

MB872: Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager

Location: Snowdonia
Salary: £80,000 + £6,325 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Snowdonia depot.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and provide leadership in best practice in safety, health and sustainability matters.
• Advise and support Directors, Managers and Supervisors to discharge their H&S responsibilities regarding their employees and others to whom they have a duty as defined by legislation and procedures.
• Ensure management controls are in place so that all personnel are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities and to provide advice as and when required.
• Take a lead with site management teams to ensure compliance with all requirements stipulated.
• Manage & carry out surveillance/ regular inspections/ audits of sites and workplaces to determine whether work is being carried out in accordance with UK policy, procedures and the relevant statutory provisions. Where appropriate make recommendations for improvement.
• Lead, partake and oversee accident/ incident investigations in accordance with the UK procedure and, analysing all data, making recommendations to avoid any reoccurrences.
• Manage, collate & review H&S statistics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement lessons learnt sessions, H&S campaigns and improvement plans in agreement with UK procedures.
• Manage and where required be involved in the preparation & review of documents including H&S plans and procedures, methods statements and those of 3rd parties.
• Maintain records as necessary to ensure compliance with legislation, UK Procedures and contract requirements.
• Provide reports, presentations and information as directed.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant schedule of partners KPIs.
• Stop work at any time H&S elements of the works are in question.
• Develop, organise and oversee the induction process; ensuring everyone has attended a project induction and a BRAVE day.

Skills and Qualifications

• It is essential that you are a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) and hold the relevant qualifications under the CSCS card system.
• You must have the confidence to stop work at any time if the health and safety elements of the project are in question.
• Previous project site experience is essential. You will be required to have the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in a project environment while leading the health and safety team, setting safety policies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.