Job Description:

Health and Saftey Manager

Leicester, Leicestershire

Healthcare, Education, Commercial Sectors

Construction Refurbishment and Building Main Contractor

£40,000 - £65,000 + Car / Allowance + Healthcare + Bonus + Package

This company have been trading since 2001 and made a fantastic reputation in the hospitality sector working for large blue chip clients; mainly pub chains. The business has peaked at £6m turnover and delivered some fantastic projects over the years around Leicestershire specifically.

This is an opportunity to join an ever growing business and be part of delivering some high-quality projects.

The Role

Key Objectives:

• Create a safe working environment with a minimum site score of 95%

• Handover on time

• Handover snag-free

• Final account agreed at handover

• Generate repeat business

• Attends briefings for larger, complex projects in support of the Contracts Manager

• Produces the Construction Phase Plan for "non-rollout" projects

• Produces template documents/folders for use on-site and ensures they are constantly updated in line with best practice and legislation

• Acts as Temporary Works Coordinator, identifies and actions any Temporary Works requirements

• Produces generic RAMS for operatives

• Produces and maintains Site Setup Boxes for site

• Advises on optimal site setup and ensures Brand Standards are maintained

• Attends site and conducts a H&S audit (minimum once per project or fortnightly depending on duration) and supports the Site Manager in rectifying shortcomings

• Coaches and mentors Site Managers on best practices to achieve optimal site scores from independent inspections

• Produces, reviews, and agrees RAMS for high-risk works

• Acts as Temporary Works Coordinator on-site

• Attends progress meetings as needed to support the Contracts Manager

• Leads innovation in site H&S practices, including use of digital systems (e.g. electronic inductions, sign-in/out)

• Produces and manages the Site Manager of the Month League Table

• Shares good practices and audit learnings across sites (e.g. from BSIMS / CSS)

• Attends sites in the event of an accident to ensure full investigation and resolution

• Holds and maintains relevant qualifications and accreditations (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH)

• Implements and maintains Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)

• Maintains customer-required accreditations (e.g. Facilities Line, Safe Contractor, CSS)

• Oversees Training Strategy through Training Matrix and pursues related Government Grants

• Manages supply chain competence using Alcumus-approved subcontractors and supports long-term partners in compliance

• Ensures statutory requirements at head office are completed (safety checks, inspections, compliance)

• Ensures vehicle safety checks and promotes automation through technology

• Inducts new employees and direct subcontractors

• Represents the company at customer forums as required

• Prepares quarterly SHEQT report for the Management Team

• Builds strong relationships with Clients, Consultants, and Subcontractors

• Builds morale and motivates teams, including subcontractors

• Protects the best interests of the Company at all times

• Aligns company strategies with active HSE Campaigns

• Recruits, trains, and mentors an Assistant HSQET Operative to support business growth

• Participates in the Senior Management Team, attending meetings and providing reports and guidance