Health & Safety Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Construction Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager for a 4-week freelance role in Dunstable. The role involves leading safety measures, ensuring compliance, and training personnel within live construction sites. Candidates must have robust experience, strong communication skills, and various required qualifications including IOSH and NEBOSH.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead site safety and environmental compliance in construction environments.
• Full ownership of HSE management systems and site compliance.
• Conduct audits and inspections, reporting on findings.

Skills

Communication

Safety Management

Organizational Skills

Education

IOSH Certification

NEBOSH Qualification

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS

First Aid Training

Asbestos Awareness

Job description

Construction Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager
Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire

Duration: 4 weeks (On–going if you are able to travel to other sites thereafter)
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