Health & Safety Manager

Broster Buchanan; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Broster Buchanan is seeking a Health and Safety Lead to oversee safety across our construction sites in the United Kingdom. You will champion a safety-first culture, be the lead competent person, and ensure full compliance with UK Health and Safety legislation and CDM Regulations.

The role involves RAMS, audits, inspections, and close collaboration with site teams and subcontractors. The right candidate will have a proven construction H&S track record, NEBOSH Construction health and safety

Qualifications

• A proven track record in a Health and Safety role within the construction industry.
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety (or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK Health and Safety Law.
• Proven experience conducting site inspections, audits, and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the company's lead competent person for Health and Safety.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Health and Safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• Provide expert advice to management and project teams on all Health and Safety matters.
• Keep the business updated on changes to legislation and HSE guidance.
• Prepare and Review RAMS for all works.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walks.
• Identify hazards and ensure suitable control measures are implemented.
• Maintain records of accidents, near misses, and incidents; lead investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a proactive approach to near miss reporting and continual safety improvement.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

Site inspections

Hazard identification

Incident investigations

Regulatory knowledge

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety (or equivalent)

Job description

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is an integral role to the business. It requires someone who has hands-on leadership, who is visibly present across sites and will closely collaborate with clients, site managers, supervisors, and subcontractors. The role with take full ownership of site safety, ensure full compliance with UK Health and Safety legislation and promote a strong safety-first culture throughout the business.

Key Deliverables:

• Act as the company's lead competent person for Health and Safety
• Develop, implement, and monitor Health and Safety procedures and safety procedures and safe systems of work
• Provide expert advice to management and project teams on all Health and Safety matters
• Keep the business updated on changes to legislation and HSE guidance
• Prepare and Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for all works
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walks
• Identify hazards and ensure suitable control measures are implemented
• Maintain records of accidents, near misses, and incidents; lead investigations and implement corrective actions
• Promote a proactive approach to near miss reporting and continual safety improvement

The Right Candidate:

• A proven track record in a Health and Safety role within the construction industry
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety (or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK Health and Safety Law
• Proven experience conducting site inspections, audits, and investigations