Health & Safety Manager (London)

Vortex Companies - Trenchless Infrastructure Solutions; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

McAllister Group, part of Vortex Companies, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our London based team. You will lead the HSEQ function across utilities, local authority, and commercial frameworks, promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring regulatory compliance.

This hands-on role requires collaboration with site teams to implement proactive safety, quality, and environmental practices, conduct risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HSE management and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and ISO standards.
• Experience conducting audits and implementing safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HSEQ function across operations and oversee safety, quality, and environmental practices.
• Develop, implement, and review HSE policies and management systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and drive corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Lead incident investigations and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Coordinate training programmes and safety meetings for all staff.

Skills

HSE management

Safety leadership

Audit & compliance

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH certification

Job description

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? McAllister Group, part of Vortex Companies, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our London based team. Supporting operations across utilities, local authority, and commercial frameworks, this role will lead the Health & Safety function, while also maintaining oversight of environmental and quality standards across the business.

As Health & Safety Manager you will play a key role in driving a strong safety culture across the business, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and industry standards. This is a hands-on position, working closely with teams on the ground to promote safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the company's Health & Safety function, promoting a proactive and positive safety culture across all operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK health and safety legislation, industry regulations, and company policies.
• Develop, implement, review, and continuously improve Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) policies, procedures, and management systems

HSE Compliance & Monitoring

• Oversee all HSE activities, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, including ISO standards and UK-specific safety laws.
• Monitor and audit workplace practices to ensure they align with HSQE policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Ensure environmental sustainability practices are upheld and compliance with relevant environmental legislation.

Safety Leadership & Incident Management

• Lead the development and implementation of safety protocols.
• Respond to incidents, lead investigations, and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Ensure all safety reports, records, and certificates are maintained and up to date.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness across the organisation.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Manage the quality assurance process, ensuring all work meets required quality standards.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational quality and safety performance.
• Conduct audits and inspections, identifying areas for improvement and driving corrective action.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate quality and safety best practices into daily operations.

Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Conduct environmental audits and assessments, ensuring the company’s operations are sustainable and compliant with relevant laws.

Training & Development

• Develop and deliver HSE training programmes to ensure all employees understand and adhere to safety, quality, and environmental protocols.
• Lead safety meetings and training sessions, encouraging a proactive approach to health and safety.
• Work with department heads to ensure ongoing employee development in HSE areas.
• Skills & Experience:
• Proven experience in HSE management, preferably within the construction, water, or utilities sectors.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and UK regulatory requirements.
• Experience in conducting audits, managing compliance systems, and implementing safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage cross‑functional teams.
• A strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach to safety, quality, and environmental management.

Qualifications:

NEBOSH or IOSH certification is desirable

Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.

We are a fair chance employer.

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