Health & Safety Manager

Location: Essex & London (Primary office base: Colchester)

Our client are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager/Advisor to support their operations across Essex, London, and their wider project portfolio.

This role will operate across both regions, working closely with operational and management teams to promote best practice, maintain compliance, and drive continuous improvement in health, safety, and wellbeing performance throughout the business. While the position will involve regular site visits, the primary office base will be our Colchester office, enabling effective coordination with head office functions and project teams.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our Health & Safety strategy, ensuring compliance with current legislation, company procedures, and industry best practice across a diverse range of construction projects and operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional Health & Safety support and guidance to operational teams across multiple projects and locations.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews, ensuring standards are maintained and improvement opportunities are identified.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Support incident investigations and the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Deliver training, toolbox talks, and awareness initiatives to promote a positive safety culture.
• Monitor legislative changes and industry developments, ensuring the business remains compliant and aligned with best practice.
• Produce reports, compliance documentation, and performance data to support operational and management decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with project teams to drive continual improvement and promote safe working practices throughout the organisation.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven Health & Safety experience within the construction industry, with exposure to multiple sectors and project types.
• Strong working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach to Health & Safety management.
• Experience balancing site-based responsibilities with office-based compliance, reporting, and administrative duties.
• Relevant professional qualifications, including NEBOSH and/or IOSH certification.

What They Offer

• The opportunity to join a progressive and growing contractor with a strong commitment to Health & Safety excellence.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where Health & Safety is recognised as a critical operational function.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to the continued growth and success of the business.

If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to join an organisation that values proactive leadership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, please apply online or call Coyles on (phone number removed).

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.

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