H&S Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Health & Safety Manager on behalf of a well-established construction contractor to oversee health and safety operations across the business.

The role will cover a diverse range of activities, including surfacing, civil engineering, earthworks and demolition, working closely with directors, Contracts Managers and site teams.

Duties as Health & Safety Manager:

• Developing, reviewing and implementing health and safety policies, procedures and management systems across the business.
• Carrying out regular site visits and workplace audits, identifying potential risks and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Advising site teams on Construction Phase Plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015.
• Providing guidance on high-risk activities, including demolition, groundworks, temporary works, lifting operations, working at height and plant movements.
• Overseeing occupational health requirements, including dust, noise, vibration and hazardous substance assessments.
• Monitoring employee training and competency requirements, supporting site inductions and toolbox talks.
• Reviewing subcontractor health and safety documentation and assisting with client audits, accreditations and tender submissions.
• Monitoring health and safety performance, reporting key issues to senior management and ensuring safe working practices are maintained.

Experience Required as Health & Safety Manager:

• Must have previous experience working as a Health & Safety Manager, Senior H&S Advisor or similar within construction, civil engineering or demolition.
• Must have a strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and experience overseeing multiple sites or business units.
• Must hold a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent professional qualification, or have significant relevant industry experience while working towards this level.
• Must have a good understanding of construction activities, site operations, plant and equipment.
• Must have strong communication, organisational and investigative skills, with the confidence to engage with everyone from site operatives to senior management.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and be flexible to travel between operational sites.

Remuneration:

On offer is a salary up to £65,000 + Package

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment.