Heath and Saftey Manager

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

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks an experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee safety initiatives for exciting hotel projects in London. The role demands proactive leadership, extensive HSE knowledge, and the ability to foster a culture of safety within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Excellent benefits aligned with experience

Opportunities to work on landmark projects

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in health & safety within construction.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as NEBOSH or OSHA are required.
• Natural leadership and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and deploying robust Health, Safety & Environmental systems.
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing preventative measures.
• Leading incident investigations and ensuring compliance with UK legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Assessment

Proactive Safety Leadership

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH certification

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.