Health & Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Construction Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager for their Gloucester site. The role involves managing site safety, compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture in a live construction environment. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in HSE roles, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar HSE role within construction.
• Strong understanding of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Hands-on, proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of site safety and environmental compliance.
• Monitor and report on HSE and KPIs performance.
• Conduct audits and inspections, reporting on findings.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Influencing

Education

IOSH certification

NEBOSH qualification

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS

First Aid certification

Asbestos Awareness

Job description

Job Description

Construction Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

Location: Gloucester

Rate: £280 per shift

Hours: 8am-6pm or 7am-5pm, Mondays to Fridays

My client is looking for experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Managers to lead on all aspects of site safety and environmental compliance in live construction and logistics unit environments on a freelance basis.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strong communication skills required to interface with clients and construction teams on site
2. Full ownership of the HSE management systems and site compliance
3. Promoting a strong safety culture
4. Monitoring, reporting on HSE and KPIs performance
5. Delivering inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training
6. Conducting audits and inspections, reporting on findings and improvements
7. Keeping up to date with legislation and industry guidance
8. Managing COSHH documentation and assessments

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in a similar HSE role within construction
• Strong understanding of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation
• IOSH (minimum requirement)
• NEBOSH (or equivalent) qualification - or working towards
• Excellent communication skills and a hands-on, proactive approach
• Strong organisation and influencing skills
• Must possess a valid CSCS card, SMSTS, First Aid, and Asbestos Awareness