Heath and Safety Manager

Cobalt Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee safety culture across luxury hotel builds in London. The role requires a seasoned professional to lead HSE initiatives, ensuring compliance and zero incident environments. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in construction HSE and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Benefits aligned with experience

Opportunity to work on landmark projects

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of hands-on experience in construction HSE.
• Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO 45001).
• Deep understanding of UK construction safety law.

Responsibilities

• Designing HSE systems and conducting risk assessments.
• Leading incident investigations and ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Delivering safety training and preparing documentation for audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety Management Systems

Job description

Job Title – Health & Safety Manager

Projects – Premium Hotel Construction

Location – London

Experience: 5–8 Years in Construction

Salary – Up to 65k plus an excellent benefits package

Be the Safety Leader Behind Landmark Luxury Builds

Our client craft's extraordinary hotel spaces where excellence is the standard–and safety is non–negotiable. As a specialist construction company with a sharp focus on high–end hospitality developments, we are seeking a seasoned Health & Safety Manager to lead and embed our safety culture across iconic London projects.

If you thrive in high–pressure environments, have a passion for proactive safety leadership, and bring construction site experience that aligns with our commitment to uncompromising quality, we want to hear from you.

Your Role:

You'll be the driving force behind all on–site health and safety initiatives, ensuring our teams work confidently, compliantly, and incident–free across every phase of construction.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Designing and deploying robust Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) systems across all active sites.
• Conducting comprehensive risk assessments and implementing rigorous preventative measures.
• Leading incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed to high standards.
• Ensuring strict compliance with UK legislation and ISO/OSHA frameworks.
• Delivering engaging safety inductions and continuous training for employees, contractors, and site visitors.
• Championing a culture of accountability through toolbox talks, campaigns, and day–to–day visibility.
• Preparing documentation for audits, inspections, and board–level reporting.
• Acting as the go–to liaison for HSE matters across project management, engineering, and client teams.

What You'll Bring:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or similar.
• Industry–recognized certifications such as NEBOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, or OSHA.
• 5–8 years of hands–on experience in construction HSE–ideally across complex builds like high–rise, commercial, or hospitality projects.
• Deep understanding of UK construction safety law, best practices, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Natural leadership ability with clear, confident communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management systems.

Preferred Extras:

• Exposure to high–spec hotel, infrastructure, or industrial builds.
• Familiarity with sustainability and environmental compliance protocols.

Why Join Us?

• Work on landmark hotel projects that redefine luxury.
• Be part of a tight–knit leadership team that values integrity, trust, and innovation.
• Contribute to a company where safety is not a box–ticking exercise–it's the foundation of our success.
• Competitive salary package and benefits aligned with experience and ambition.

If you feel that this is the role for you, please apply with your up to date CV.