Health & Safety Manager

Job Description:

We are recruiting a Health & Safety Manager to provide in-house leadership across Health, Safety, Environment and Quality within a growing installation /construction business.

This role brings HSE expertise in-house, replacing outsourced advisory support, and plays a key role in strengthening safety culture, compliance and operational standards. Alongside core Health & Safety responsibilities, the role supports wider business systems including training, certification, CRM systems, fleet and property management.

You will work closely with senior leaders, operational teams and field staff to drive continuous improvement, support safe working practices and help achieve the goal of zero harm.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and promote a positive Health & Safety culture across the business
• Act as the main point of contact for all Health & Safety and SHEQ matters
• Develop, implement and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures and management systems
• Carry out and support audits, inspections, KPI reporting and continuous improvement activity
• Develop and review risk assessments, RAMS and working manuals.
• Ensure Health & Safety training needs are identified, delivered and accurately recorded
• Work closely with field teams to ensure documentation reflects real working practices
• Support business risk management, including Health & Safety, operational and compliance risks
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses and complaints
• Ensure statutory reporting, emergency planning and business continuity arrangements are in place and effective

About you

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager overseeing construction CDM risks.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience working in construction, utilities, renewables, engineering or similar sectors
• Confident engaging with operational and field-based teams
• Able to work both strategically and hands-on
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with ISO management systems (e.g. ISO 45001 / 14001 / 9001)
• Experience supporting fleet, property or operational support services
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent

What’s on offer

• Key role within a growing renewables business
• Opportunity to shape Health & Safety culture and systems
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person