Health & Safety Manager

Involve Recruitment; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm based in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee compliance and safety across sites. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction, hold a NEBOSH General Certificate and SMSTS, and be proficient in implementing safety protocols. This role involves conducting site inspections, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and leading a proactive safety culture. A driving license is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experienced Health & Safety Manager within M&E / Construction.
• Proven track record in ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify hazards.
• Ensure compliance with accreditations and certifications.
• Implement process improvements using IT systems.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Construction background

Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS)

Communication

IT Skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

SMSTS or equivalent

Job description

Overview

My Wolverhampton based M&E Contractors are expanding due to growth. They are looking to recruit a Health & Safety Manager with solid experience in Social Housing and a background in Construction. If you have worked for a Tier 1 contractor this would be advantageous.

Duties

• Carrying out regular site inspections, identifying hazards, and implementing improved processes using in–house IT systems.
• Responsible for ensuring the company remain fully compliant with the range of accreditations and certifications we are authorised to operate under. This includes making sure all practices, documentation, and site activity meet the required standards at all times
• Ensuring audit–ready across the board at all times completing necessary audits and reports.
• Strong IT skills are essential to be able to work with technology to improve processes and reporting.
• Experience with CDM Regulations, RAMS, incident investigation and developing site–based safety culture will be key, creating a working safely atmosphere.

Key Skills

• Essential you have worked as a Health & Safety Manager previously within M&E / Construction.
• Must be hands on, practical, and solution focused, someone who can not only complete gap analyses but also take full ownership of implementing the necessary improvements
• Need to be firm but approachable, able to lead by example, communicate effectively across teams, and have a proactive mindset when it comes to driving continuous improvement.
• The successful candidate must have a NEBOSH General Certificate and SMSTS (or equivalent), and a construction background that includes experience in tenanted properties.
• You need to be comfortable dealing with on–site tradespeople, contracts managers, and clients, while maintaining strong attention to detail and compliance with health and safety legislation.
• While NEBOSH and SMSTS are essential, they are open to offering additional training for the right candidate who shows the right attitude and adaptability.
• A driving licence is essential, as the role will involve travel to various sites.