Health & Safety Manager

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Malvern; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to enhance safety standards in multi-sector construction projects. This role involves developing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and mentoring teams to foster a culture of safety. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in H&S leadership, knowledge of UK regulations, and relevant qualifications. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a health & safety leadership role within construction or similar.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Excellent audit and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain health & safety strategies and policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits.
• Lead cultural change and training programs.

Skills

Health and Safety Leadership

UK H&S Legislation

Audit Skills

Investigative Skills

Mentoring and Culture Change

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or Diploma

Chartered Membership of IOSH

Job description

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
Location: Malvern - Regional Office / Site Visits Required
Sector: Construction - Multi-Sector Projects

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and elevate the H&S standards across our construction operations. You will embed a robust safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and support project teams to deliver safe, quality work in line with our core values of safety, honesty and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the health & safety strategy, policies and procedures to meet industry standards, including the company's zero-tolerance approach to non-compliance.
• Drive behavioural change through initiatives such as the "No More Excuses" programme, empowering operatives and teams to proactively raise safety concerns.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, inspections and investigations of incidents or near-misses; identify trends and ensure corrective actions and lessons learned are shared across projects.
• Lead and support site teams, subcontractors and the supply chain to ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated construction regulations.
• Manage the H&S competence and training programmes, including site inductions, toolbox talks and maintaining records for employees, contractors and visitors.
• Monitor and report on H&S performance metrics, undertaking trend analysis and presenting findings to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with construction, procurement, design and operations teams to influence safety by design, value-engineering for safe methods and continuous improvement.
• Champion wellbeing, health surveillance and occupational health initiatives in line with our commitment to employee welfare.
• Participate in tender and bid processes to ensure health & safety considerations are embedded at the earliest stage of project lifecycle.

About You

• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in a health & safety leadership role within construction or a closely related sector.
• Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation, building safety reforms and construction best practice.
• Qualified to NEBOSH Construction Certificate or Diploma (or equivalent); Chartered membership of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent audit, investigation and reporting skills; able to influence senior stakeholders and drive positive action.
• Confident in leading cultural change, mentoring teams and engaging across operational functions.
• Professional approach, proactive mindset, and high integrity aligned with our value of "safety first".

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work within a values-driven construction business committed to high standards of safety and wellbeing.
• A role with real influence across multi-sector projects and the chance to lead H&S excellence.
• Organisations that support professional development and health & wellbeing benefits.

If you are a passionate Health & Safety professional ready to make a tangible impact and lead best-in-class safety programmes, we'd like to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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