Health & Safety Manager

COSAF; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave: 25 days + holidays

Bonus and Workplace pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free on-site parking

Sick pay

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Weekday schedule (Mon-Fri)

Job summary

Cosaf Environments Ltd is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to own safety across office, workshops and UK project sites. You will be hands-on on live sites, delivering practical safety guidance and maintaining Safe systems of work. Hybrid working with regular UK-wide travel is offered.

This role requires SMSTS, NEBOSH, and a strong RAMS background, plus experience in construction or M&E sectors. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• SMSTS and NEBOSH General Certificate.
• UK driving licence.
• Experience in construction, mechanical services, M&E, HVAC or building services.
• Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• RAMS and site-based risk management experience.
• Ability to challenge unsafe practices with positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety standards across office and project sites.
• Support project teams and subcontractors with day-to-day safety matters.
• Prepare and review RAMS, construction phase plans, and safety docs.
• Review subcontractor RAMS before work begins.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings on site.
• Support CDM compliance, site welfare, and safe setup.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain training records, audits, and corrective actions.
• Support accreditations such as SafeContractor and ISO 45001.

Skills

SMSTS

NEBOSH General Certificate

UK driving licence

RAMS and risk management

Construction/MEP safety experience

Job description

Health & Safety Manager | Bolton / Manchester | UK-Wide Site Travel

£40,000-£45,000 per year, depending on experience

Full-Time | Permanent

Are you a hands-on Health & Safety Manager comfortable on live project sites and reviewing RAMS? Can you give clear, practical safety advice to project teams and subcontractors?

The role

Cosaf Environments Ltd is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of health, safety, quality and compliance across our office, workshop and UK project sites.

This is not a desk-based role. You will be visible across live projects, working closely with teams to ensure safe systems of work are understood, followed and maintained. Hybrid working where suitable and regular UK-wide travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety standards across the office and project sites.
• Support project managers, supervisors, engineers and subcontractors with day-to-day safety matters.
• Prepare and review RAMS, construction phase plans and project safety documentation.
• Review subcontractor RAMS before work begins.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance checks.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and practical site guidance.
• Support CDM compliance, site welfare and safe project set-up.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain training records, audits, corrective actions and compliance documentation.
• Support accreditations including SafeContractor, ISO 45001 or similar systems.

About our company

Cosaf Environments Ltd delivers specialist mechanical and building services projects across commercial and industrial environments throughout the UK.

The Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Bonus and Workplace pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Sick pay.
• Training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities.
• Monday to Friday working, with no weekends as standard.

The person

To succeed as our Health & Safety Manager, you will need:

• SMSTS and NEBOSH General Certificate.
• UK driving licence.
• Experience in construction, mechanical services, M&E, HVAC, industrial services or building services.
• knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Practical experience with RAMS and site-based risk management.
• Confidence to challenge unsafe practices while building positive working relationships.