Project HSEQ Manager Principal Designer

Anderselite Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Health, Safety and Compliance Manager to oversee health and safety obligations across multiple projects. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with legislation, develop safety plans, and manage audits. This role requires a degree in a relevant field and significant experience in HSEQ management, particularly within the construction sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in HSEQ management within construction.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Proven experience in key duty holder roles across project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage legislative and compliance requirements across project phases.
• Develop and implement Construction Phase Plans for various programmes.
• Establish and oversee auditing programmes with reporting processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Auditing

Incident Investigation

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline

Professional accreditation from CMaPS, APS, or CMIOSH

Job description

Health, Safety and Compliance Manager - Projects
We are seeking an experienced and driven Health, Safety and Compliance Manager to oversee the delivery of all health and safety obligations across multiple programmes within a key contract. This role will ensure full compliance with legislative requirements and provide strategic and operational support across a variety of construction-related activities.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage legislative and compliance requirements across all project phases, including acting as Principal Contractor (PC) and Principal Designer (PD) under CDM Regulations and Building Regulations (BR) during pre-construction stages.

Develop and implement programme-specific Construction Phase Plans, including:

Fire Safety Programme

Lift Refurbishment Programme

Fit-Out Projects

Minor Works

Establish and oversee a comprehensive auditing programme with clear reporting and governance processes.

Review and support the approval of contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and assess contractor competence.

Define and maintain management processes for minor works to ensure safety and compliance.

Support broader CDM deliverables across Facilities Management within the contract.

Qualifications and Experience:
Degree (or equivalent, or currently working towards) in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction, Technical, Surveying, Management, or a related discipline.

Professional accreditation from a recognised health and safety body such as CMaPS, APS, or CMIOSH (other H&S-related qualifications also considered).

Minimum of 5 years experience managing Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) within construction or a related sector.

In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly CDM Regulations 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022.

Proven experience performing key duty holder roles across the full project lifecycle.

Skilled in conducting audits and inspections with demonstrable outcomes.

Experienced in incident and accident investigation procedures.

Strong leadership skills, including experience in managing and mentoring others.

Excellent IT proficiency, alongside strong verbal and written communication skills.

Capable of developing and implementing clear processes and procedures.

As this will be working with a public sector client the role is deemed inside IR35 and payment will be made via the PAYE Umbrella system.