Health & Safety Manager

JAVA Recruitment Ltd; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced Construction Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager for a freelance role in Bracknell. The candidate will oversee site safety compliance in construction environments and is expected to have strong communication skills, relevant certifications, and a proactive approach to safety management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar HSE role within construction.
• Strong understanding of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead site safety and environmental compliance.
• Promote a strong safety culture and deliver training.
• Conduct audits and manage compliance documentation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Influencing skills

Education

IOSH qualification

NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS certification

First Aid certification

Asbestos Awareness

Job description

Construction Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager
Location: Bracknell
Rate: 280 per shift
Hours: 8am–6pm or 7am–5pm Mondays–Fridays,

My client are looking for experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Managers to lead on all aspects of site safety and environmental compliance in live construction and logistics unit environments and freelance basis.

Key responsibilities:

• Strong communication skills required to interface with clients and construction teams on site

• Full ownership of the HSE management systems and site compliance

• Promoting a strong safety culture

• Monitoring and reporting on and HSE and KPIs performance

• Delivering inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training

• Conducting audits and inspections, reporting on findings and improvements

• Keeping up to date with legislation and industry guidance

• Managing COSHH documentation and assessments

What you'll need:

• Proven experience in a similar HSE role within construction ideally

• Strong understanding of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation

• IOSH (minimum requirement)

• NEBOSH (or equivalent) qualification – or working towards

• Excellent communication skills and a hands–on, proactive approach

• Strong organisation and influencing skills

• Must possess a valid CSCS card, SMSTS, First Aid and Asbestos Awareness