Head Of Health And Safety in Waltham Abbey, Essex

Overview of Business

Our client is an established residential developer delivering high-quality homes and communities across London and the South East. With a strong reputation for quality and customer focus, they are committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing across their operations.

As part of their continued commitment to excellence, they are seeking a Health & Safety Manager to review, strengthen and continuously improve health and safety practices across the business.

Job Description

The Health & Safety Manager will play a key role in ensuring robust health and safety standards are maintained across the organisation.

Reporting to the Construction Director, the successful candidate will work closely with site teams and senior leaders to review existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement and promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the business.

Responsibilities include:

· Reviewing and improving health and safety policies and procedures

· Monitoring compliance with health and safety legislation and industry best practice

· Conducting audits, inspections and site visits

· Identifying risks and supporting teams to implement practical solutions

· Investigating incidents and ensuring lessons learned are shared

· Producing reports and recommendations for senior management

· Supporting the development of a positive and proactive safety culture

· Working collaboratively with operational teams to drive continuous improvement

Essential Experience

· Experience in a Health & Safety role within construction, housebuilding or property development

· A recognised Health & Safety qualification

· Experience carrying out audits, inspections and risk assessments

· Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships

· Full UK driving licence

Benefits

· Competitive Salary

· Bonus scheme

· Health care

· Pension

Don't meet all of the above requirements?

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