Health & Safety Manager

CJS Recruitment Limited; Gravesend; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working between office and live

Direct reporting to Directors

Full-time, permanent

Job summary

CJS Recruitment Limited is seeking a proactive Health, Safety & Operations Support Manager to support construction operations, audit sites and maintain high health and safety standards across projects. You will spend 1–2 days per week visiting live sites, identifying issues, producing reports, and ensuring corrective actions are completed.

You will champion company H&S policies, assist with RAMS and CPPs, support documentation, and drive improvements in safety and operational processes.

Qualifications

• Experience as Health & Safety Manager or similar role.
• Construction site audits and compliance experience desired.
• Good IT skills with MS Office and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular health and safety audits across construction sites.
• Prepare audit reports and manage corrective actions to completion.
• Challenge unsafe practices and escalate significant issues.

Skills

Health & Safety

Site audits

Documentation

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Proactive approach

Education

IOSH qualification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital document management

Job description

The Role:

We are seeking a proactive and confident Health, Safety & Operations Support Manager to support our construction operations and maintain high standards of health and safety across multiple projects. Reporting directly to the Directors, this is a hands-on role combining site audits, compliance, documentation and operational support. You will ideally spend 1-2 days per week visiting live construction sites, identifying issues, producing reports and ensuring corrective actions are completed. The successful candidate will be organised, confident challenging poor practices and comfortable working with Directors, Contracts Managers and site teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular health and safety audits across construction sites.
• Prepare audit reports and manage corrective actions through to completion.
• Challenge unsafe practices and elevate significant issues where necessary.
• Champion company H&S policies, procedures and standards.
• Maintain internal policies, procedures and health and safety documentation.
• Assist Contracts Managers with site files and project documentation.
• Assist with Construction Phase Plans (CPPs), risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Monitor compliance, maintain action trackers and report findings to the Directors.
• Support SSIP accreditations, tender submissions and future ISO management system implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve health and safety and operational processes.

About You:

• Experience in a Health & Safety Manager, Assistant H&S Manager, H&S Advisor or similar role.
• Construction industry experience, particularly site audits and compliance, is highly desirable.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital document management systems.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to challenge poor standards professionally.
• IOSH qualification or membership would be advantageous, but formal qualifications are not essential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £35,000-£50,000, depending on experience.
• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Hybrid working between the office and construction sites.
• Direct reporting to the Directors.
• An opportunity to make a real impact on health and safety standards across the business.

Location requirement:

Applicants must live locally to the office or within a reasonable commuting distance, as regular office attendance and travel to sites are required.