Health & Safety Manager vacancy in London and Cambridgeshire (192jc)

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee safety across high-profile construction projects in London and Cambridgeshire. The ideal candidate should have a strong leadership record, NEBOSH certification, and a military background is highly valued. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £65k plus benefits, including private medical cover and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Pension

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and risk management experience.
• Military background highly valued.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Leading site inspections and audits.
• Reviewing and improving risk assessments.
• Coaching project teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Safety culture coaching

Attention to detail

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety

Tech IOSH membership

SMSTS qualification

First Aid at Work certificate

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Manager (192jc) London and Cambridgeshire – up to GBP65k + Benefits

Are you a military veteran with a strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to looking after your team? Your skills could be the perfect fit for this Health & Safety Manager role within the fit–out sector.

They are looking for someone with proven leadership and risk management experience who can champion safety across multiple high–profile construction projects. You'll be the trusted advisor ensuring standards are not only met but exceeded – keeping people safe and projects moving.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading site inspections and audits, making sure safety always comes first.
• Reviewing and improving risk assessments and method statements.
• Investigating incidents and implementing corrective measures.
• Coaching project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to build a strong safety culture.
• Supporting training delivery, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Helping maintain industry–leading accreditations (ISO45001, RoSPA, etc.).

What They Are Looking For

• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety (or equivalent). Essential
• Tech IOSH membership (or working towards). Essential
• SMSTS qualification.
• First Aid at Work certificate.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Previous construction or engineering leadership experience – military background highly valued.

If you've recently transitioned from the Forces and have a strong safety/leadership record, they are keen to hear from you, and they can support you with civilian sector experience.

What’s In It For You

• Structured career development with training and CPD support.
• Exposure to high–profile, complex interior fit–out projects.
• Supportive, team–focused working environment.
• Private medical cover (including GP scheme), insurance, and pension.
• Travel expenses & mileage reimbursement.
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing perks.
• Discounts on gyms, shopping, and more.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, plus a Christmas shut down on top of leave entitlement.

Contact

For more information, please contact Jean–Claude Hedouin at Ex–Mil Recruitment Ltd via the website.