Health and Safety Manager
Health and Safety Manager
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