Health & Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Health & Safety Manager in Milton Keynes to lead safety strategy across complex projects. This role includes ensuring compliance and supporting teams in delivering effective solutions both in the UK and internationally. Ideal candidates will possess a NEBOSH General Certificate and proven experience within multi-site environments.

Qualifications

• Experience managing H&S in multi-site environments.
• Working towards a Diploma in OSH.
• High-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Implement H&S policies and procedures across operations.
• Conduct audits and inspections for compliance.
• Provide advice on risk control in design and delivery.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Proactive mindset

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Diploma in OSH (or equivalent)

Graduate or Chartered IOSH Membership

Job description

Job DescriptionHealth & Safety Manager

Milton Keynes

£49,950

Monday – Friday full-time hours.

We’re looking for a Health & Safety Manager to lead and shape safety strategy across complex projects and environments for a client based in Milton Keynes. In this role, you’ll ensure compliance, drive best practices, and support teams in delivering safe and effective solutions—both in the UK and internationally.



Key Duties:

• Develop and implement FCDO Services Health & Safety (H&S) policies and procedures, delivering compliant and practical advice across all operations.




• Conduct structured audits and inspections to monitor policy compliance, enforce procedures, and support continuous improvement.




• Apply professional judgement to deliver safe, effective solutions across complex international projects, ensuring robust risk control in design and delivery.




• Operate independently, advising senior management, delivery teams, and contractors on safety management system compliance and risk reduction.




• Serve as the H&S business partner for FCDO Services, supporting core operations and corporate functions.




• Lead H&S compliance in projects, ensuring adherence to CDM 2015 throughout design and construction phases.




• Oversee H&S across estates management and logistics operations.




• Build strong working relationships with Trade Union Safety Representatives, safety coordinators, and key internal stakeholders.




• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Commercial Bid teams, Procurement, and Logistics to align safety standards.




• Advise regional management on risk management at overseas Posts.




• Maintain effective partnerships with H&S professionals in construction contractor organisations.
  

The Ideal Candidate:


Essential:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).




• Experience managing H&S in multi-site, multi-discipline environments.




• Working towards a Diploma in OSH (or equivalent).




• Strategic and forward thinking.




• Strong collaboration & stakeholder management.




• Delivering a high-quality service with a proactive mindset.

Desirable:

• Diploma in OSH (or equivalent).




• Graduate or Chartered IOSH Membership.




• Experience with ISO45001, global operations, and team leadership.