Health and Safety Manager
Damicor Ltd
Location: Macclesfield (travel between Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent will be required) Salary: £55,000pa - £65,000pa (dependent on experience) Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Company pension scheme, CPD and funded professional memberships.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) function for a growing construction business operating across commercial construction, fit-out & refurbishment and new build residential projects.
This is a hands-on role that combines site-based health and safety leadership with the management of ISO systems and industry accreditations. Working closely with Directors and project teams, you will drive a positive safety culture, ensure legal compliance, and support the safe and successful delivery of projects across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Company's Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) Management System, promoting a positive safety culture across all business operations.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant UK health, safety and environmental legislation, maintaining company policies, procedures, safe systems of work and Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Conduct site inspections, audits and incident investigations, implementing corrective actions and driving continual improvement across all projects.
- Provide competent HSEQ advice and support to Directors, management teams, employees and subcontractors, promoting best practice at all levels.
- Maintain and continuously improve the Integrated Management System (IMS), including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, coordinating internal and external audits.
- Manage company accreditations, including Constructionline Gold, CHAS and SMAS, together with the Citation Atlas platform and compliance documentation.
- Deliver HSEQ training, toolbox talks and inductions, monitor legislative changes, and produce performance reports for senior management.
- Liaise with clients, certification bodies, insurers and regulatory authorities, while supporting tender submissions, PQQs and other business compliance requirements.
- Undertake any other duties necessary to support the effective management and continuous improvement of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance.
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years' experience in an HSEQ or Health & Safety Management role within the UK construction industry.
- Experience within commercial construction, fit-out & refurbishment and/or new build residential.
- Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Experience managing Constructionline Gold, CHAS and SMAS accreditations.
- Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015, Building Safety Act 2022, COSHH, LOLER, PUWER and other relevant UK HSE legislation.
- Experience using Citation Atlas or similar HSEQ management software.
Essential Requirements/Qualifications:
- NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification).
- Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH), or actively working towards Chartership.
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualifications.
- CSCS Black Card.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable:
- IEMA Membership or Environmental Management qualification.
- Mental Health First Aid qualification.
- Experience with SafeContractor, Achilles or similar contractor compliance systems.
- Experience supporting bids, tenders and PQQ submissions.
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