Health & Safety Manager

Think Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist construction firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to ensure projects meet rigorous safety standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in construction safety management, a deep understanding of UK health & safety regulations, and strong leadership capabilities. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction safety management.
• Deep understanding of UK health & safety law and CDM regulations.
• Ability to lead and influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor health & safety strategies across operations.
• Conduct risk assessments and lead incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation and best practices.

Skills

Construction safety management

Understanding of UK health & safety law

Communication skills

Report writing

Leadership

Job description

Overview

Role: Health & Safety Manager (Full-Time)

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £45-50k + package

About The Company

Our client is a privately owned, family-led specialist contractor delivering a full suite of construction, maintenance, refurbishment, and fit-out services across the UK. They operate nationwide from multiple regional offices, enabling them to support clients in commercial, retail, social housing, healthcare, education, and secure environments. Their core offering spans: Fit out & refurbishment; Planned and reactive maintenance; Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) and Passive Fire Protection (PFP) works (fire stopping, fire door remediations); Electrical installations (NICEIC approved); Residential and mixed-use projects; Working within compliance frameworks for social housing and public sector contracts.

Their reputation is built on technical excellence, strong client relationships, and a commitment to exceeding standards via robust quality, safety, and environmental systems. They hold key accreditations, such as ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, SafeContractor, and more, and have experience working with blue-chip clients, main contractors, housing associations, and public bodies. As they continue to grow and take on increasingly ambitious projects, they\'re now seeking a highly capable Health & Safety Manager to embed and lead safety across their operations.

Role Overview

As Safety Manager, you will be central to ensuring that all projects are delivered with rigorous health & safety oversight and to the highest standards. You will report into senior leadership and partner closely with project teams, site managers, and subcontractors to drive compliance, performance, and a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor health & safety strategies, policies, and procedures across site operations
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, inspections, toolbox talks, and lead incident investigations
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK legislation, industry best practice, and client requirements
• Set and manage KPIs in safety performance, driving continuous improvement
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, clients, and third-party auditors
• Train, coach and mentor staff, site teams and subcontractors on H&S matters
• Influence project planning and design to incorporate safe working methods from inception
• Prepare and submit reports and presentations to senior leadership, clients, and stakeholders

You\'ll Bring

• Proven experience in construction safety management
• Deep understanding of UK health & safety law, CDM regulations, HSE expectations, and relevant standards
• Strong track record in implementing safety systems in multi-site or multi-project environments
• Ability to lead, influence and engage people at all levels
• Communication, report writing, and presentation skills
• Practical on-site credibility, able to balance office duties with site presence
• Proactive, resilient, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Job Info

• Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
• Company: Think Recruitment
• Location: Greater Manchester
• Posted: Sep 30th 2025
• Closes: Oct 31st 2025
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time