Health & Safety Manager

Principal People Recruitment; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor based in Essex seeks a Health and Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives. With a focus on developing safety plans, overseeing projects, and influencing company practices, this role offers full autonomy and significant growth potential. Enjoy a supportive environment with a low staff turnover and competitive salary.

Benefits

Company vehicle (electric or commercial options)

Private medical insurance (family add-ons available)

22 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Nest Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in construction/infrastructure is essential.
• Valid UK Driving License required.
• Ability to develop safety plans and oversee multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing safety plans and pre-con documentation.
• Overseeing live projects, typically 6-20 at any one time.
• Leading investigations and maintaining accreditations.

Skills

Proactivity

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Education

NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate

Job description

Looking to take ownership of a Health & Safety function where your input directly shapes how things are done?

We re recruiting for a Health and Safety Manager to join a well-established specialist contractor based in Essex. This business delivers high-quality building works including roofing, scaffolding, and internal refurbishment predominantly across Essex, with a mix of public sector and commercial clients.

This role is predominantly office/site-based with a common sense approach to hybrid working and travel with full autonomy over your diary. The office is based near Basildon, Essex.

What s in it for you?

• Salary from £60,000 to £70,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle electric or commercial options + Mileage
• Private medical insurance (family add-ons available)
• 22 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Nest Pension Scheme
• Common-sense approach to hybrid working and travel

Why join?

• Long-term opportunity scope to grow into a Director-level role
• Real autonomy be part of decision-making across bids, pre-con, and site delivery
• Low staff turnover most office staff have been with the business 10+ years
• Supportive structure admin support in place, plus long-serving site managers

About the role:

You ll be the standalone Health & Safety lead with support from admin and external consultants. Expect a proactive role that covers:

• Developing safety plans and pre-con documentation
• Overseeing live projects (typically 6 20 at any one time)
• Leading investigations, updating management systems, and maintaining accreditations
• Working closely with Directors and influencing how safety is embedded in delivery

What we re looking for:

• NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate (essential)
• Construction / Infrastructure experience
• Valid UK Driving License

If you are interested, please apply today!