Health & Safety Manager – Façade Remediation
Job Advert: Health & Safety Manager – Façade Remediation (Principal Contractor)
£60,000 – £75,000 + Package | Hybrid Working |
A leading Façade Remediation Specialist, operating as Principal Contractor, is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Health & Safety Manager to take full ownership of its health and safety function. With in-house scaffolding and roofing divisions, and projects valued up to £7 million, this role supports the delivery of complex remediation schemes nationwide for major developers, housing associations, and local authorities.
This is a rare opportunity to build a Health & Safety department from the ground up, introducing your own systems, policies, and procedures while influencing safety culture at every level of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Department Leadership & Development
* Design and implement a full suite of H&S policies, procedures, and reporting systems
* Drive and maintain ISO 45001 accreditation
* Ensure company-wide compliance with CDM 2015 and all statutory obligations
Training & Competency
* Manage the company training matrix across all staff levels
* Organise and oversee training schedules, including mandatory and specialist training
* Administer and track training rebates and related funding
Site Audits & Safety Oversight
* Conduct nationwide site visits and audits, supporting Site Managers to improve performance
* Create and regularly update RAMS, Construction Phase Plans (CPPs), and other site documentation
* Revise RAMS as site activities evolve
* Lead company-level audits and performance reviews
Internal & External Communication
* Produce and distribute monthly H&S newsletters and bulletins for teams and residents
* Provide ongoing support and clear guidance to site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
* Promote a strong, positive H&S culture throughout the organisation
What’s on Offer:
* £60,000 – £75,000 base salary (depending on experience)
* Hybrid working (office/site/home-based balance following onboarding)
* All travel and accommodation expenses covered for nationwide site support
* Company pension and benefits package
* Long-term opportunity to build and lead your own H&S department
* A meaningful role in delivering safer homes and buildings through critical façade remediation
Requirements:
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate (minimum); Tech IOSH or higher preferred
* 3–5+ years’ experience in a senior H&S role in construction
* Experience in façade remediation, cladding, scaffolding, or roofing environments preferred
* Proven understanding of CDM 2015 and ISO 45001 compliance
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
* Full UK driving licence and flexibility for nationwide travel
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Health & Safety professional to take a leadership role within a respected and growing specialist contractor, with the flexibility of hybrid working