Projects Health & Safety Manager

ISS Facilities Services; South Heighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK seeks an experienced Projects Health & Safety Manager to oversee health and safety across projects. This role requires strong leadership and compliance knowledge, including NEBOSH Diploma and IOSH Membership. You will ensure safety standards are met and promote a proactive culture. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive safety-first culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior Health & Safety role within a construction or facilities management environment.
• Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Proven ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee health and safety aspects across the project portfolio.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance.
• Support project teams with safety training and initiatives.

Skills

Influence and lead project teams

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Proactive decision-making

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Chartered IOSH Membership

Tools

ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001)

Job description

Projects Health & Safety Manager

Contract: Banking
Location: London, E14 9SH
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Projects Health & Safety Manager to lead and oversee all health and safety aspects across our project portfolio. This pivotal role ensures that all project activities are executed in compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards, safeguarding the wellbeing of our people, contractors, and the public.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert health and safety leadership throughout project planning and delivery, fulfilling both Principal Designer and Principal Contractor duties.
• Lead the Work Commencement Authority (WCA) process to review and approve project safety documentation.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are completed and reported.
• Support and coach project teams and contractors through training, briefings, and engagement sessions.
• Ensure compliance with H&S legislation, CDM Regulations, and client-specific standards.
• Collaborate closely with project managers and engineers to embed a proactive safety culture.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in H&S performance across projects.
• Embed ISS safety initiatives such as SafeChoice and Near Hits, supporting UK&I HSEQ strategy delivery.
• Travel occasionally nationwide as required for project delivery.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Experience in a senior Health & Safety role within a construction or facilities management environment.
• NEBOSH Diploma (essential) and Chartered IOSH Membership (or working towards).
• Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation, CDM Regulations, and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).
• Experience managing Temporary Works and site-based safety controls.
• Proven ability to influence, lead, and engage diverse project teams and stakeholders.
• Skilled in incident investigation, risk assessment, and method statement development.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Confident decision-maker with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Calm under pressure and passionate about maintaining the highest H&S standards.
• Detail-focused, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive, safety-first culture.
• The chance to make a tangible impact on high-profile projects.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, we help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families.

ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.

#ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing [e-mail]