Health & Safety Manager

NRL; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in Macclesfield is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to implement best-in-class health, safety, and environmental practices. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the construction industry and strong leadership skills. This role includes managing safety inspections, conducting training, and assisting in incident investigations. Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increases

26 days holiday with option to purchase 5 more

Employer pension scheme

Competitive mileage rate and travel expenses

Flexible and remote working options

Enhanced parental leave

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience as a health and safety professional.
• Inquisitive about root cause analysis.
• Experience managing and developing trainees.

Responsibilities

• Manage implementation of health and safety practices across sites.
• Conduct safety inspections and risk reviews.
• Assist in accident investigations.
• Deliver relevant training and oversee HVAC maintenance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Risk analysis

Training delivery

Client relationship management

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent

NEBOSH Construction Diploma or equivalent

NVQ Level 4 / EFQ Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety

CMIOSH, Grad IOSH qualification

Job description

Great opportunity for a Health & Safety Manager to join the Life Science Team in Macclesfield.

The Health & Safety Manager will manage the implementation of a professional, competent, and knowledge-sharing culture across all sites, ensuring that best-in-class health, safety, and environmental practices are planned, implemented, and shared effectively.

Be the person that project teams see as a positive, value-adding service.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Assist the HSE Manager in the consistent rollout of company strategy and expectations within SOPs, guidance, etc.
• Carry out high-quality safety inspections of workplaces at a frequency and intrusiveness as coached by the HSE Manager. Perform risk reviews in the absence of the HSE Manager. Contribute to risk reviews.
• Attend sites following accidents/incidents and assist with investigations. In the absence of the Project Director, lead the investigation.
• Liaise with enforcement authorities during routine visits or incident investigations.
• Understand bespoke client requirements and tailor management systems accordingly with line manager approval.
• Assist the HSE Manager with tender and pre-qualification submissions, advising on health and safety concerns and providing practical solutions.
• Attend start-up meetings with site teams and other meetings with clients and supply chain as requested.
• Implement the management system and coach others to use it appropriately.
• Deliver relevant training.
• Oversee M&E installations and HVAC maintenance.

Experience

• CMIOSH, Grad IOSH qualification.
• At least 10 years (preferably 5 years at a senior level) in the construction industry.
• At least 10 years as a health and safety professional.
• Inquisitive about root cause analysis.
• Lead improvement initiatives.
• Effective and confident trainer.
• Experience managing and developing trainees.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Construction Diploma or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 4 / EFQ Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent. SHE Technical Apprenticeship Programme.
• Awareness of lifting operations.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary with annual increases.
• 26 days holiday, with an option to purchase 5 more.
• Employer pension scheme.
• Competitive mileage rate and travel expenses.
• Flexible and remote working options.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional and educational development.

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life, supporting energy transition plans and working towards a cleaner, greener future.

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