Health & Safety Manager — Construction & Demolition Leader

Elvet Recruitment Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Elvet Recruitment are working with a well-established client to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and develop health and safety standards across surfacing, civil engineering, earthworks and demolition.

Working closely with directors, contracts managers and site teams, you will implement consistent practices, provide practical advice and drive continuous improvement across project sites, offices, yards, workshops, plant and transport operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Health & Safety Manager or similar in construction, civil engineering or demolition.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK health and safety legislation across multiple sites.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification, or progression towards this level.
• Strong understanding of construction activities, site operations, plant and equipment.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities with investigative skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of health and safety policies and management systems across the group.
• Undertake site visits and audits to assess compliance and ensure remedial actions.
• Advise on construction phase plans, risk assessments and method statements per CDM 2015.
• Provide specialist input on high‑risk construction activities including demolition and lifting operations.
• Oversee occupational health measures including exposure assessments and health surveillance.
• Monitor training and competency, maintain records and support inductions and toolbox talks.
• Review subcontractor safety documentation and contribute to client audits and tenders.
• Monitor and report safety performance, escalating issues to senior management and stopping work when serious risks are identified.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Communication

Site Operations

Travel Readiness

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Elvet Recruitment are working with a well-established client to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and develop health and safety standards across surfacing, civil engineering, earthworks and demolition.

Working closely with directors, contracts managers and site teams, you will implement consistent practices, provide practical advice and drive continuous improvement across project sites, offices, yards, workshops, plant and transport operations.