Helth And Safety Manager

Calibre Search; Swalwell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Search is recruiting a Head of People, Safety & Training to own the people, health & safety and training functions across the group. The role is senior and hands-on, operating strategically and practically to develop recruitment, workforce development, training and competency.

You will lead policies and safety standards across construction and engineering operations, ensuring staff are trained, competent and compliant while promoting a positive safety culture and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Senior or leadership experience in health & safety, training or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation in construction/engineering environments.
• Experience developing and delivering training programmes and managing workforce competency.
• Ability to implement and maintain effective policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across levels.
• Organised with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple functions.
• Experience investigating incidents, carrying out audits and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the people, health & safety and training functions across the group.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and employee processes to support growth.
• Develop and manage training programmes ensuring competency and qualifications.
• Deliver practical and classroom-based training where required.
• Take ownership of health & safety standards across construction and engineering operations.
• Maintain policies, procedures and management systems supporting quality, safety and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and industry standards.
• Carry out audits, risk assessments and site inspections with corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Training delivery

Policy development

Auditing

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification

Train the Trainer qualification

HR/training qualifications

Job description

We are working with an established and growing business delivering a range of services across construction, civil engineering, building services, facilities management and specialist engineering.

The Role

An excellent opportunity for a Head of People, Safety & Training to take ownership of the people, health & safety and training functions across business. This is a senior, hands-on role suited to someone who can operate at both a strategic and practical level. You'll be responsible for developing the company's approach to recruitment, workforce development, training and competency, while ensuring health & safety standards are consistently maintained across its operations. Working closely with senior management and operational teams, you'll help ensure the right people are in place, properly trained and equipped to do their jobs safely and effectively. The role will also play an important part in maintaining Meldrum's existing standards and culture as the business continues to develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the people, health & safety and training functions across the group.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and employee processes, ensuring the business has the right people in place to support its workload and future growth.
• Develop and manage training programmes, ensuring employees have the skills, competency and qualifications required for their roles.
• Deliver practical and classroom-based training where required.
• Take ownership of health & safety standards across construction, civil engineering, building services and facilities operations.
• Maintain and improve the company's policies, procedures and management systems, supporting its commitment to quality, safety and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and industry standards.
• Carry out audits, risk assessments and site inspections, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring actions are followed through.
• Develop, review and maintain risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions and sharing lessons learned across the business.
• Maintain accurate employee, training, competency and compliance records.
• Work with operational managers to identify training requirements, workforce needs and opportunities for development.
• Promote a positive health & safety culture, encouraging employees at all levels to take responsibility for their own safety and that of others.
• Monitor standards across the business and drive continuous improvement in people, training and safety processes.

About You

You'll be an experienced people, health & safety, training or compliance professional who understands the demands of a multi-disciplinary construction and engineering business. You'll be comfortable working with senior management, site teams and operational employees, combining strong leadership with a practical approach to getting things done.

• Experience in a senior or leadership role covering health & safety, training, compliance or people management.
• A strong understanding of health & safety legislation and the requirements of a construction or engineering environment.
• Experience developing and delivering training programmes and managing workforce competency.
• The ability to implement and maintain effective policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the confidence to challenge standards and influence people at all levels.
• A practical, organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple business functions.
• Experience investigating incidents, carrying out audits and driving improvements.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, workforce development and continuous improvement.
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel between sites and offices as required.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH or an equivalent recognised Health & Safety qualification.
• Train the Trainer qualification would be advantageous.
• Relevant HR, training or professional development qualifications would also be beneficial.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

We act as both an employment agency and employment business.