Senior Health & Safety Manager

MYCO Contracts Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the City of London is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Manager to promote workplace safety and ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in senior health and safety roles and relevant training certificates. This role includes leading safety initiatives and mentoring site management teams, offering a competitive salary and various benefits such as a company pension and events.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in senior level health and safety roles within construction.
• Relevant training certificates (IOSH/ NEBOSH).

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe workplace for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Lead safety performance initiatives and conduct site inspections.
• Mentor site management teams on health and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Health and Safety Compliance

Incident Investigation

Communication

Education

Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

ISO:14001

ISO:45001

Job description

Overview

Senior Health & Safety Manager

Pay: £70,000.00 - £90,000.00 per year

Reports to: Director

About MYCO

MYCO Ltd is a future-driven construction company committed to delivering complex projects with precision, passion, and purpose. Our mission is to help build a better quality of life for our people, customers, and communities. At MYCO, we believe that construction should be collaborative, integrated, and driven by excellence. To learn more about our projects, values, and impact, see www.mycoltd.co.uk. This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role and may vary or change in response to project or organisational requirements at MYCO.

Purpose of the Position:

The Senior Health & Safety Manager is responsible for promoting a safe workplace for all employees, contractors, and visitors by ensuring compliance with UK health and safety legislation and industry best practices. Key duties include leading safety performance initiatives, reviewing Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements (RAMS), and fostering a culture of safety through collaboration with clients, site management teams and the supply chain. The role involves conducting site inspections, accident investigations, and advising on training needs. Additionally, the SHSE manager oversees the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management system in line with ISO:14001 and ISO:45001 standards, driving continuous improvement to maintain a safe working environment.

The Senior Health & Safety Manager will also play a key role in mentoring site management teams, offering guidance on health and safety procedures, and ensuring that all necessary documentation, such as RAMS and toolbox talks, are being prepared and implemented effectively. They will actively participate in pre-commencement meetings and internal project discussions to address any safety concerns related to on-site activities. In addition, they will take the lead in accident investigations, report findings to the Senior Management Team and recommend preventive measures to avoid future incidents. The SHSE Manager builds productive relationships and continuously improves Health and Safety standards across all levels of the business and its supply chain partners.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborating with senior leaders to deliver efficient performance.
• Supporting the implementation of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, guidance notes and standards.
• Carrying out audits and inspections and assist with resolution of any non-conformities raised.
• Identify best practices and recommend initiatives for improvement.
• Participating in the development of new standards and ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for emergency response planning and ensure all sites have clear and effective procedures in place.
• Stay updated with emerging health and safety trends and innovations in the construction industry to introduce best practices and technologies.
• Analysing results of audits, corrective actions and key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify gaps for continuous improvement.
• Ensuring Incident Investigations are completed, and lessons learnt are shared throughout the business and the supply chain.
• Managing & providing leadership to a team of managers and professionals, ensuring the principles, structures, tools/capabilities and responsibilities are in place to deliver area plans and deliver excellence.
• Supporting and developing team members’ HSE competency.
• Review Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans, Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) as required.
• Attend internal project meetings to discuss specific issues when activities on-site require.
• Take the lead in accident investigations and communicate findings to the Directors and Senior Management Team.
• Advise on H&S training requirements and working along the HR team to ensure all HSE training is up-to-date and relevant.
• Maintaining a comprehensive EHS management system that meets the needs and requirements of the business while satisfying the requirements of ISO:14001 and ISO:45001.
• Implements the company’s Behavioural Safety Initiative
• Delivering initiatives for the business and its supply chain partners to ensure that best practices are being implemented.

In this pivotal role, the Senior Health & Safety Manager will be instrumental in fostering a culture of safety and accountability, ensuring that health and safety remain a top priority across all projects. By driving continuous improvement, mentoring teams, and implementing best practices, they will help create a safer, more compliant, and proactive working environment for everyone involved.

Mandatory Requirements

• A qualification in in occupational health and safety, environmental management, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in senior level health and safety roles within the construction industry.
• Relevant training certificates, (IOSH/ NEBOSH)

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme

How to Apply

APPLICATION

Please note: This role will be based in the UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Please do not apply if this is not the case.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY AND SAFEGUARDING DISCLOSURE

All offers of employment will be subject to 2 satisfactory references.

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