Health & Safety Manager

TieTalent; Torquay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in the South West is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to ensure safety standards across diverse construction sites. The role involves leadership in health and safety practices, compliance monitoring, and fostering a culture of safety and integrity. Competitive salary and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Electric or hybrid company car

33 days holiday including bank holidays

6% employer pension contributions

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance X3

Medicash health cashback scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Regular workplace social events

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in health and safety within construction.
• Strong knowledge in health and safety legislation and risk management.
• Certified Member of IOSH (CertIOSH) and working towards Chartership (CMIOSH).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of health, safety, and environmental strategies.
• Conduct audits and deliver training to raise awareness and competence.
• Monitor regulatory updates and liaise with external regulators.

Skills

Risk Management

Incident Investigation

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

CertIOSH status

Job description

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About

Health & Safety Manager

Torquay, Devon (with regular travel across the South West)

About Us

With a rich history dating back to 1923, Cavanna Homes is the South Wests largest independent house builder. We are family owned and construct beautiful new homes that customers love.

We are now looking for a Health & Safety Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

What Youll Get In Return

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Electric or hybrid company car or car allowance
• 33 days holiday including the bank holidays, additional holidays awarded for length of service
• Holiday purchase scheme purchase an additional week of holiday
• 6% employer pension contributions
• Private Healthcare for yourself and family
• Life Assurance X3
• Ongoing training and development
• Medicash health cashback scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme up to the value of £3,500
• Early Friday finishes
• Discount on purchase of a Cavanna Home
• Regular workplace social events
  
  

This is an exciting opportunity for an IOSH and NEBOSH certified health and safety professional from a housebuilding or construction background to join our reputable organisation.

Youll have the autonomy to lead health and safety across a diverse range of projects, making a tangible impact across our business and setting the standard for the industry across the South West.

Whats more, youll be joining an employer that genuinely values your contribution and wellbeing and will provide scope to grow and develop, advancing professionally and enhancing your future worth.

So, if youre ready to lead safety initiatives in a company that values integrity, innovation and excellence, wed love to hear from you.

The Role

As our Health & Safety Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of health, safety, and environmental strategies.

Based at our Head Office with regular site visits throughout the South West, you will oversee safety across construction sites, the office and yard, working closely with operational teams and subcontractors to ensure best practice is embedded in day-to-day activities.

Youll conduct audits, lead investigations into incidents and near misses, and deliver training to raise awareness and competence, while continuously refining the health and safety management system.

Additionally, You Will

• Act as the lead competent person for health and safety across the company
• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure compliance with the latest legislation
• Liaise with external regulators, consultants and accreditation bodies
• Prepare and present reports and safety data to the senior leadership team
  
  

About You

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

• A minimum of five years experience in health and safety within construction or housebuilding
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk management, and incident investigation
• Certified Member of IOSH (CertIOSH) status and be working towards Chartership (CMIOSH) as a minimum
• A NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety
  
  

The closing date for this role is 2nd July 2025.

Please note that we may close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of applications. To avoid missing out, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

Other organisations may call this role Site Health & Safety Manager, H&S Manager, Environment Health & Safety Manager, SHEQ Manager, or Quality, Health & Safety Manager.

Webrecruit and Cavanna Homes are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if youre looking to take your next step as a Health & Safety Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

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Nice-to-have skills

• Risk Management
• Torquay, England
  
  

Work experience

• General Project Management
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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