Assistant Health & Safety Manager

Job Description:

Job Title: Assistant Health & Safety Manager

Location: Burton (with regular travel to project sites)
Sector: Construction - Dilapidations & Fit Out
Reports to: Health & Safety Manager
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Role Purpose

The Assistant Health & Safety Manager will support the Health & Safety Manager in implementing, maintaining, and continually improving health, safety, and environmental standards across dilapidation and fit-out projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with current legislation, promoting a positive safety culture, and providing practical H&S support to site teams and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities







Health & Safety Support

• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of company H&S policies and procedures

• Support compliance with UK health & safety legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015

• Promote a proactive and positive health & safety culture across all projects

• Provide day-to-day H&S advice to site managers, supervisors, and operatives

Site Monitoring & Audits

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and spot checks on live projects

• Identify hazards, assess risks, and support the implementation of control measures

• Ensure corrective actions are followed up and closed out in a timely manner

• Monitor subcontractor compliance with company and statutory H&S requirements

Risk Management

• Assist with the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)

• Support accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and reporting

• Help identify trends and contribute to preventative measures

Training & Communication

• Assist in delivering site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings

• Support the coordination and monitoring of H&S training and competence records

• Act as a point of contact for H&S queries from site teams

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate H&S records, reports, and registers

• Support the preparation of monthly H&S reports and KPI data

• Assist during client audits, inspections, and external assessments

Skills & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation

• Practical, site-based approach to health & safety management

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to influence and engage site teams and subcontractors

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• IT literate (Microsoft Office; H&S systems experience desirable)

Experience

• Previous experience in a health & safety role within construction

• Experience working on fit-out, refurbishment, or dilapidation projects preferred

• Site-based experience across multiple projects is advantageous

Qualifications

Essential:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

• CSCS Card (or working towards)

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate

• IOSH membership (or working towards)

• First Aid at Work

• SMSTS or SSSTS

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence

• Willingness to travel to sites as required