Health & Safety Manager

Health and Safety – Manager

Role Overview:

To develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and promoting a safe working environment across the organisation and ongoing project. The role will drive best practice and continuous improvement within a rapidly expanding, fast-paced environment.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, providing daily support, guidance, and practical advice on health and safety matters.
Develop, implement, and maintain the organisation’s Health & Safety (H&S) management system.
Maintain ISO 45001 accreditation and ensure ongoing compliance.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated regulations.
Monitor and review H&S policies, procedures, and systems to promote continuous improvement.
Provide professional advice and guidance to management and employees on all H&S matters.
Analyse incident trends and support improvement initiatives to reduce risk.
Develop, deliver, and monitor H&S training programmes.
Promote a positive safety culture and encourage employee engagement in safety initiatives.
Ensure employees and contractors are competent and fully aware of their responsibilities.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date H&S documentation, records, and reports.
Manage contractor safety, including pre-qualification, onboarding, and performance monitoring.
Ensure compliance with PUWER and demonstrate competence in machinery and automation safety.
Support and manage CDM (Construction Design and Management) requirements where applicable.
Management H&S projects from concept through to implementation through to review
Provide guidance on dangerous goods management and compliance.
Undertake any additional duties as reasonably requested by the Head of Health & Safety Manager.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to lead and promote a positive safety culture
Strong organisational and report-writing skills
Attention to detail and proactive approach

Qualifications

NEBOSH Diploma (required)
CertIOSH status or working towards (desirable)
Dangerous goods qualifications (DGA) (required)
Certified Machinery Safety Expert CMSE (desirable)

Experience

Proven experience working within an ISO 45001 framework
Experience in audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
Demonstrable experience in CDM management
Knowledge of automation safety, PUWER regulations, and dangerous goods management
Conducting PUWER assessments

Working Conditions

Office and site-based role
Monday – Friday – 40 Hours a week

Flexibility to undertake occasional late shifts to support night operations, including audits and inspections
Available for on-call support