Health & Safety Manager

Thorn Baker Construction; Madresfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Career progression

Diverse projects

Strong staff retention

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support Midlands and South West projects. You will provide professional HSE guidance across multiple sites, conduct inspections, and help maintain high safety and environmental standards.

The role involves reviewing RAMS, leading toolbox talks, investigating incidents, and promoting a positive safety culture while working with project teams on continuous improvement and risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience as Health & Safety Manager or Senior Advisor in construction.
• Strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional health and safety support across multiple construction projects
• Conducting site inspections, audits and compliance reviews
• Supporting project teams to ensure health, safety and environmental standards are maintained
• Reviewing RAMS, construction phase plans and site documentation
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses and implementing corrective actions
• Delivering training, toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Supporting operational teams with risk management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promoting a positive health and safety culture throughout the business

Skills

HSE management

Stakeholder management

Site inspections

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Location: Midlands (Malvern/Wolverhampton Region)

Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits

A leading regional main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support projects across the Midlands and South West. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across education, healthcare, residential and leisure sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business that places safety, quality and employee wellbeing at the forefront of everything it does. The company delivers projects ranging from £250k to £30m and continues to enjoy sustained growth across its operating regions.

The Role

• Providing professional health and safety support across multiple construction projects
• Conducting site inspections, audits and compliance reviews
• Supporting project teams to ensure health, safety and environmental standards are maintained
• Reviewing RAMS, construction phase plans and site documentation
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses and implementing corrective actions
• Delivering training, toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Supporting operational teams with risk management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promoting a positive health and safety culture throughout the business

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety Manager or Senior Advisor position within construction
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or Diploma
• Strong working knowledge of current health and safety legislation and best practice
• Experience working for a main contractor preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of construction projects
• Join a highly respected regional contractor with an excellent reputation and strong staff retention record.

If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for your next challenge with a progressive and people-focused contractor, we'd like to hear from you.