Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager

Millbank Holdings Ltd; Pont-rhyd-y-groes; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction safety firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Health and Safety Leader to oversee safety initiatives for a major project. The role offers the chance to drive compliance and foster a culture of safety and sustainability. Responsibilities include leading audits, managing investigations, providing guidance to staff, and ensuring high standards are maintained. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience, strong knowledge of safety legislation, and excellent communication skills, with a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety leadership within a complex project environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage audits, investigations, and reporting effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in health, safety, and sustainability matters across the project.
• Advise and support managers and supervisors in fulfilling their health and safety responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties and internal procedures.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and surveillance to maintain high safety standards.
• Lead and oversee accident/incident investigations and implement lessons learned.
• Manage health and safety statistics, identify trends, and develop improvement plans.
• Prepare and review health and safety documentation, including plans and method statements.
• Organize and oversee induction processes and safety campaigns.
• Maintain accurate records and provide reports as required.
• Stop work if health and safety standards are compromised.

Skills

Health and safety leadership

Compliance knowledge

Audit management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Do you have experience leading health and safety initiatives on large-scale projects and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements?

Can you demonstrate your ability to manage audits, investigations, and implement improvement plans effectively?

Are you passionate about creating a safe and supportive work environment?

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to lead health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives for a major project. The role exists due to expansion and the need for strong leadership in safety and sustainability. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping best practices, driving compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In return, you’ll enjoy working in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and the satisfaction of making a real impact.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Provide leadership in health, safety, and sustainability matters across the project.
• Advise and support managers and supervisors in fulfilling their health and safety responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties and internal procedures.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and surveillance to maintain high safety standards.
• Lead and oversee accident/incident investigations and implement lessons learned.
• Manage health and safety statistics, identify trends, and develop improvement plans.
• Prepare and review health and safety documentation, including plans and method statements.
• Organize and oversee induction processes and safety campaigns.
• Maintain accurate records and provide reports as required.
• Stop work if health and safety standards are compromised.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Proven experience in health and safety leadership within a complex project environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage audits, investigations, and reporting effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

It’s great if you also have the following

• Experience with collaborative working and supply chain engagement.
• Familiarity with health and safety management systems and competency platforms.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CSCS card system).
• Knowledge of contract and procedural compliance.

The setting for the role

You’ll be based on-site within a dynamic project environment, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and contractors. The role requires visibility, accessibility, and proactive engagement with all stakeholders to ensure a safe and sustainable workplace.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.