Health & Safety Lead — Construction Projects

Poolhall Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training

Company events

Job summary

Poolhall Recruitment is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support construction projects across the UK. The role ensures compliance with health and safety legislation, maintains site standards and provides practical H&S support to project teams.

You will conduct inspections, manage RAMS, drive improvements, investigate incidents, and report findings to stakeholders across multiple sites, with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' construction experience, ideally in a health and safety role.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, LOLER, PUWER, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and ISO 45001.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site health and safety inspections and audits.
• Deliver toolbox talks and review RAMS.
• Monitor and maintain health and safety documentation.
• Provide practical health and safety guidance to site teams and subcontractors.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Support the development and implementation of health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Produce reports and communicate findings to project stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organization

Problem solving

Job description

Poolhall Recruitment is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support construction projects across the UK. The role ensures compliance with health and safety legislation, maintains site standards and provides practical H&S support to project teams.

You will conduct inspections, manage RAMS, drive improvements, investigate incidents, and report findings to stakeholders across multiple sites, with a full UK driving licence.