H&S Manager

An established and growing construction contractor is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support operations across its Essex and London offices and project portfolio.

This is a key role within the business, providing both strategic and operational Health & Safety support across a diverse range of construction projects. The successful candidate will be based primarily from the Colchester office, while regularly visiting sites throughout Essex and London to work closely with project and operational teams.

The Role

Reporting to senior management, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving Health & Safety standards across the business, ensuring compliance with current legislation, industry best practice, and company procedures.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing proactive Health & Safety support to site and office teams
• Conducting regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews
• Producing reports, recommendations, and corrective action plans
• Supporting project teams with risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work
• Assisting with incident investigations and implementing lessons learned
• Monitoring legislative changes and ensuring company compliance
• Delivering toolbox talks, training sessions, and awareness initiatives
• Supporting continual improvement of Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems
• Promoting a positive Health & Safety culture throughout the organisation
• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies where required

About You

The ideal candidate will be a motivated and knowledgeable Health & Safety professional with experience operating within the construction sector.

You will have:

• Proven Health & Safety experience across multiple construction sectors
• Strong knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice
• Experience carrying out site inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to influence and engage personnel at all levels
• Strong organisational and reporting skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to balance site-based responsibilities with office-based compliance duties

Qualifications

Essential:

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent
• IOSH Membership
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Diploma
• GradIOSH / TechIOSH membership
• Experience working with ISO management systems
• First Aid qualification

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a progressive and expanding contractor
• Diverse project portfolio across Essex and London
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to play a key role in shaping and maintaining industry-leading safety standards across a growing construction business, we'd love to hear from you.