Health & Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager – Leading Civil/Structures specialist contractor

Location: London, UK
Salary: £60k (or day rate)
Scope: Cut & carve, demolition, structural alterations, RC works

Join this market-leading specialist engineering contractor based in London, who deliver high-profile early stage construction works across the capital and beyond. Projects tend to be largely in central London (zone one) with complex logistical and technical challenges, ranging from £10m up to £50m in project value.

Due to growth, they're seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join their safety team. This is a pivotal role, ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of the workforce, clients, and stakeholders across multiple projects. You'll lead the implementation of best-practice safety procedures, ensure compliance with UK regulations, and foster a strong, proactive safety culture across all operational levels.

Overview

* Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies and procedures

* Carry out regular site inspections and audits

* Lead incident investigations and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken

* Provide training, guidance, and support to site teams and management

* Liaise with external bodies and ensure compliance with relevant legislation (CDM, HSE, etc.)

* Produce clear, concise reports for internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

* NEBOSH Construction or equivalent (essential)

* Chartered or working towards Chartered status with IOSH (preferred)

* Minimum 5 years' experience in a health and safety role with a contractor, ideally on London sites

* In-depth knowledge of UK health and safety regulations

* Strong communication and leadership skills

* Ability to influence and drive a safety-first culture on-site

Superb opportunity to join a successful, busy contractor working on landmark London projects