Health & Safety Manager

Buckingham Futures; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Futures is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor to ensure compliance and safety within a leading utilities company in Hampshire. This pivotal role demands expertise in health and safety legislation, advising on compliance, and managing risks. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity encourages ongoing development and a commitment to a safe working environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Generous pension contribution up to 11%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance (4x salary)

Fully funded eye tests

Study support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety in utilities, facilities, or construction.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• A desire to learn and develop in the field.

Responsibilities

• Advise on health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Lead incident investigations and conduct inspections.
• Manage risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Coaching

Risk assessment

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent

Cert IOSH minimum qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Advisor role with a leading utilities company based in Hampshire. If you are interested in exploring this role, please confirm, and I will arrange a briefing call at the earliest convenience.

Location: Hampshire

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: Circa £50,000 - £55,000 DOE

About the Role:

This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring health and safety compliance across Operations and Facilities teams within the utilities sector. You will provide expert advice to ensure personnel and contractors operate safely and within legal and company standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising business areas on health and safety legislation and best practice
• Managing hazard grading, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
• Acting as the EcoOnline system superuser and trainer
• Leading incident investigations and reporting on safety performance
• Conducting inspections and assurance visits at high and medium risk sites
• Coaching managers and staff to maintain health and safety competence
• Providing technical advice on chemical storage, construction activities, and wellbeing
• Supporting security and wellbeing initiatives
• Participating in an on-call rota for serious health and safety incidents

About You:

• Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety, and wellbeing legislation and best practice
• A passion to learn and develop in this field
• Experience advising on health and safety in utilities, facilities, construction, or critical infrastructure environments
• NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent
• Cert IOSH minimum qualification
• Full UK driving license and access to a reliable vehicle

Desirable:

• Experience with civil engineering construction projects and environmental awareness qualifications

Capabilities:

• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Ability to coach and mentor colleagues
• Leadership and negotiation skills to promote safety culture
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Flexibility to work across the Hampshire region

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model with an average of two days from home per week
• Competitive salary up to £55,000 DOE
• Generous pension contribution up to 11%
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Health cash plan and digital GP services
• Fully funded eye tests and occupational health support
• Two paid volunteering days annually
• Retail discounts and cycle to work scheme
• Study support for relevant professional qualifications
• Flexible maternity leave and return to work options

This is a fantastic chance to join a team committed to career progression, ongoing development, and creating a safer, more sustainable working environment.

Please confirm if you’d like to proceed, or feel free to get in touch directly:

Buckingham Futures: 02081 254 321 - [e-mail]