Health & Safety Manager

TN United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the UK is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to join their expanding team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pharma construction and a formal qualification in EHS management. Responsibilities include conducting meetings, leading training, and ensuring compliance with EHS standards across various projects.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a senior role with relevant construction EHS management experience.
• Membership of a recognised health & safety organisation (e.g., IOSH), preferably at chartered status or equivalent.
• Experience on projects such as pharma, data centres, warehouses, or logistics units.

Responsibilities

• Conducting meetings and leading training workshops.
• Performing HRA inspections and developing EHS initiatives.
• Monitoring compliance and assessing high-risk activities.

Skills

Contractor communication

Stakeholder liaison

EHS management

Education

Formal qualification in EHS management (minimum EQF level 6)

Job description

Job Description: Health & Safety Specialist

We are a hugely successful and rapidly growing main contractor expanding its UK operations. We are seeking experienced Health & Safety specialists to join our team in various locations.

Ideal Candidate: Has pharma construction experience, ideally including cleanroom fit-out.

Responsibilities include:

1. Conducting meetings (management & personnel as appropriate)
2. Leading training workshops
3. Facilitating daily activity briefings and HRAs
4. Participating in management reviews
5. Performing HRA inspections and observations
6. Developing EHS initiatives and campaigns
7. Reviewing data integrity and confirming weekly and monthly statistics accuracy
8. Monitoring compliance between EHS planning and on-site activities
9. Assessing compliance with KPIs across project stages
10. Communicating EHS matters at all levels
11. Coordinating work activities on-site
12. Identifying, assessing, and evaluating high-risk activities
13. Providing training and education
14. Reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), safe plans of action, lifting plans, etc.
15. Ensuring contractor and operative competency

Minimum Requirements:

1. At least 5 years of experience in a senior role with relevant construction EHS management experience
2. Extensive experience in contractor communication and liaising with stakeholders, project management teams, and other professionals
3. Formal qualification in EHS management (minimum EQF level 6)
4. Membership of a recognised health & safety organisation (e.g., IOSH), preferably at chartered status or equivalent
5. Experience on projects such as pharma, data centres, warehouses, or logistics units

To apply, please send an up-to-date copy of your CV.