Health & Safety Manager - UK Construction Projects

Platinum Search Recruitment Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

28 days holiday

Annual health check

Company events

Training and development

Job summary

Platinum Search Recruitment Limited is working with a leading design & build contractor to appoint a Health & Safety Manager. The initial project is in York with UK-wide opportunities upon completion.

You will oversee health, safety and environmental compliance on construction sites, provide practical support to project teams, conduct inspections and ensure documentation, procedures and statutory requirements are followed, while fostering a strong safety culture across projects.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years' relevant construction industry experience, preferably within a dedicated Health & Safety role.
• NEBOSH (Construction preferred)
• Good working knowledge of CDM, LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Experience carrying out site inspections, reviewing RAMS and managing H&S documentation.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, reliable and self-motivated approach, with the flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements.
• A full UK driving licence is preferred due to the UK-wide project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily site health and safety inspections, reporting findings to the Project Manager and Managing Director.
• Ensure site compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, including CDM, LOLER, PUWER, the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Deliver toolbox talks and review subcontractor RAMS.
• Monitor, maintain and control all site health and safety documentation.
• Provide practical health and safety advice and support to site teams.
• Investigate and analyse accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with the introduction and implementation of health, safety and environmental initiatives.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture across all site activities.

Skills

Site inspections

RAMS

H&S documentation

Communication

Organisation

Driving licence

Education

NEBOSH Construction

Job description

Platinum Search Recruitment Limited is working with a leading design & build contractor to appoint a Health & Safety Manager. The initial project is in York with UK-wide opportunities upon completion.

You will oversee health, safety and environmental compliance on construction sites, provide practical support to project teams, conduct inspections and ensure documentation, procedures and statutory requirements are followed, while fostering a strong safety culture across projects.