Health & Safety Manager

JAVA Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Construction Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to oversee safety compliance on site. This role involves strong communication with clients, full ownership of HSE systems, and promoting a safety culture in live construction environments. Applicants must have relevant experience and qualifications, such as NEBOSH and IOSH certifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead site safety and environmental compliance.
• Monitor HSE and KPIs performance.
• Conduct audits and inspections.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Proactivity

Education

IOSH certification

NEBOSH qualification

Tools

COSHH documentation

CSCS card

SMSTS

First Aid

Asbestos Awareness

Job description

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