Scaffolding Health & Safety Manager

Humres; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm is looking for a proactive Health & Safety Manager to oversee scaffolding activities in Essex. Your role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards and promoting a strong health & safety culture. The ideal candidate has experience in health & safety within scaffolding and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Diverse range of scaffolding projects

Qualifications

• Experience in health & safety role within scaffolding or construction.
• Strong knowledge of working at height and scaffolding safety.
• Proven ability to influence and support teams across projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage health & safety for scaffolding operations across sites.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and scaffolding best practices.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Risk assessment

Training delivery

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive Health & Safety Manager to oversee scaffolding activities across projects in the Essex. The role is focused on ensuring safe working practices, driving compliance with industry standards, and supporting site teams in maintaining a positive health & safety culture.

Location: Essex
Salary: Competitive + Package

Responsibilities

• Manage health & safety for scaffolding operations across multiple sites.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations, Working at Height guidance, and scaffolding best practice.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, ensuring lessons learned are implemented.
• Liaise with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to promote safe working environments.
• Maintain accurate records and stay up to date with industry legislation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a health & safety role within scaffolding or construction.
• Strong knowledge of working at height and scaffolding safety.
• Excellent communication, training, and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence and support teams across multiple projects.
• NEBOSH qualification is desirable and will be considered a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of scaffolding projects across London.