Health & Safety Manager

MK Search; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK is looking for a Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance on a major data centre project in South Wales. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Diploma and experience in managing health and safety in construction. This role offers an attractive salary with opportunities in high-profile projects running until 2027.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of current Health and Safety legislation.
• Proven experience managing health and safety across major construction projects.
• First-hand knowledge of ISO45001 management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support investigations into incidents and near misses.
• Represent the business during external audits and accreditation processes.
• Contribute to award submissions and recognition of safety excellence.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Experience in health and safety management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

MK–Search are working with a well respected main contractor with a strong international presence delivering flagship schemes across sectors who are looking for a health & safety manager to join their team on a data centre in South Wales.

Reporting to a SHEQ lead you'll work closely with project teams and contractors to ensure compliance and embed a strong safety culture.

Duties Include:

• Overseeing and supporting investigations into incidents and near misses, ensuring robust root cause analysis and corrective actions
• representing the business during external audits and accreditation processes, ensuring readiness and compliance
• contributing to award submissions and recognition of safety excellence across projects
• identifying and monitoring trends and KPIs
• working collaboratively with other members of the management team.

You'll also have:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
• a comprehensive understanding of current Health and Safety legislation
• proven experience managing health and safety across major construction or infrastructure projects, ideally including high–hazard environments
• previous experience of working and leading within a team environment
• first–hand knowledge of ISO45001 management systems
• strong understanding of CDM regulations and construction site safety protocols
• demonstrated ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, from site operatives to senior leadership
• excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills, with the ability to develop trends and recommend improvement strategies
• self–motivation, be organised and capable of managing multiple priorities across a fast–paced, multi–site environment.

Sign off to pay an attractive salary with an opportunity to join a flagship scheme due to run to 2027 with further portfolio of projects across south Wales and the south west for many years.