Scaffolding Health & Safety Manager

Humres; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Manager to oversee scaffolding activities in Essex. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with safety standards and fostering a positive health and safety culture. Ideal candidates will have experience in health & safety roles within construction, with strong knowledge of working at height practices. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, alongside professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in health & safety role within scaffolding or construction.
• Strong knowledge of working at height and scaffolding safety.
• Excellent communication, training, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage health & safety for scaffolding operations across multiple sites.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and industry standards.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Location: Essex
Salary: Competitive + Package

Overview

We are seeking a proactive Health & Safety Manager to oversee scaffolding activities across projects in Essex and surrounding areas. 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.

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 Essex and surrounding areas.