Health & Safety Manager

Reed; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Competitive salary

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support a busy operational business delivering field-based services across the region. Immediate start needed, with a proactive, hands-on approach to drive compliance and promote a positive safety culture.

Ideal candidates will have NEBOSH certification and strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, plus proven experience conducting audits, incident investigations, and driving improvements across operational teams.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience in field-based operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Health & Safety and compliance activities across operational teams.
• Undertake regular site visits, behavioural safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Review and monitor RAMS, safe systems of work, and other Health & Safety documentation.
• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and completed.
• Provide practical Health & Safety advice and support to managers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor compliance performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate Health & Safety records, audit reports, and supporting documentation.
• Support stakeholder engagement on Health & Safety and compliance matters.
• Ensure training, competency, and certification records remain up to date.
• Champion a positive safety culture while maintaining a practical and commercially aware approach.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

Audits & inspections

Incident investigation

Stakeholder management

Training & coaching

Education

NEBOSH certificate/diploma

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support a busy operational business delivering field–based services across the region.

Immediate start needed!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety professional who enjoys a hands–on role, working closely with operational teams to drive compliance, improve standards, and promote a positive safety culture. Candidates from utilities, construction, infrastructure, rail, highways, facilities management, or other operational environments are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day–to–day Health & Safety and compliance activities across operational teams.
• Undertake regular site visits, behavioural safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Review and monitor RAMS, safe systems of work, and other Health & Safety documentation.
• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and completed.
• Provide practical Health & Safety advice and support to managers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor compliance performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate Health & Safety records, audit reports, and supporting documentation.
• Support stakeholder engagement on Health & Safety and compliance matters.
• Ensure training, competency, and certification records remain up to date.
• Champion a positive safety culture while maintaining a practical and commercially aware approach.

About You

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety Manager or Senior Health & Safety Advisor role.
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent Health & Safety certification.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence safe working practices across operational teams.
• Experience within a field–based operational environment is essential.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available.
• Competitive salary/rate depending on experience.
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a fast–paced operational business.
• Potential for the role to develop into a longer–term position for the right candidate.