Health & Safety Manager

conAK; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established specialist contractor based in Essex is seeking a Health and Safety Manager. This role offers autonomy in safety operations, the opportunity to grow into a Director role, and is supplemented by supportive admin and experienced site managers. Benefit from a competitive salary, company vehicle, private medical insurance, and 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Company vehicle – electric or commercial options

Private medical insurance

22 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Nest Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Health and Safety management, particularly in construction.
• Proven track record in developing safety plans for live projects.
• Valid UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Developing safety plans and pre-con documentation.
• Overseeing live projects (typically 6–20 at any one time).
• Leading investigations and updating management systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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:

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!

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