Health & Safety Manager

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

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency seeks an experienced Construction Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager in Southampton. You will oversee site safety, compliance, and promote a strong safety culture. Ideal candidates will have HSE experience in construction and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive rate of £280 per shift.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the HSE management systems and site compliance.
• Promoting a strong safety culture across the site.
• Conducting audits and inspections, reporting on findings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong organisation skills

Influencing skills

Proactive approach

Education

IOSH qualification

NEBOSH qualification

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS

First Aid certificate

Asbestos Awareness

Job description

Construction Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager
Location: Southampton
Rate: 280 per shift

Duration: 6 weeks
Hours: 8am–6pm or 7am–5pm Mondays–Fridays (Some weekends may be required)

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