Health & Safety Manager - Construction Main Contractor

PACE Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional main contractor in London is looking for a Health & Safety Manager to oversee H&S policies and compliance across multiple projects. The role, based at their London Bridge office, offers a salary of £65,000 to £75,000 with additional perks and opportunities for career progression in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Career progression

Varied, high-quality projects

Office-based with site engagement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health & safety management within construction.
• Familiarity with current H&S legislation and best practices.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of H&S policies across multiple sites.
• Manage project safety resources and risk input.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and site visits.
• Deliver training and maintain up-to-date records.
• Oversee accident investigations and incident reporting.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Risk management

Training delivery

Compliance with legislation

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Manager - Main Contractor in London Bridge. Salary £65,000 - £75,000 + package + perks + progression. A well-established, c.£50m turnover regional contractor is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to join their London Bridge office. This medium-sized main contractor delivers new build, design & build, and refurbishment schemes across London and the South-East, with project values from £2m - £15m across sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, offices and residential (including super-prime).

Key details

• Location: London Bridge
• Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + package + perks
• Company: regional main contractor ~£50m turnover
• Project sectors: education, healthcare, commercial, offices and residential (including super-prime)
• Project values: £2m - £15m

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of company H&S policies, legal compliance and best practice across multiple sites
• Manage project safety resources and input into risk management at tender and delivery stage
• Carry out inspections, audits and site visits, producing clear reports and ensuring timely close-out of actions
• Deliver training, inductions and toolbox talks to staff and subcontractors, maintaining records and up-to-date certifications
• Oversee accident investigations, incident reporting and improvement measures
• Support continuous development of staff, apprenticeships and professional training programmes
• Keep abreast of legislation and industry updates, implementing innovations and improvements into company systems
• Champion SHEQ culture at all levels, leading committee meetings and contributing to business-wide initiatives

What’s on offer / Benefits

• Salary c.£65,000 - £75,000 + package + perks
• Key regional role with scope for progression
• Involvement across varied, high-quality projects
• Office-based with regular site engagement

This is an excellent opportunity to influence H&S across a growing contractor while progressing your career in a respected and supportive business