Health and Safety Manager

Principal People are delighted to be supporting a leading Principal Contractor with the recruitment of a Health & Safety Manager for a major multi-year, large-scale development project involving significant new-build works, refurbishment and some complex building challenges along the way.

Health & Safety Manager, £55,000 – £65,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance / Company Car + 15% Pension + 25 Days Annual Leave + Private Healthcare
Location: Exeter – Major Large-Scale Development Project
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The Project
A flagship scheme delivering multiple new accommodation blocks and a major refurbishment. The pre-construction phase is complete, and there are no barriers to the start of building works. The project includes demolition, new-build structures over seven storeys requiring Building Safety Act approval, and buildings constructed using sustainable Precast Concrete Systems. It targets high environmental and wellbeing certifications and will be delivered through phased milestones over three years.

Key Responsibilities

Champion a proactive health, safety and wellbeing culture
Conduct site inspections and provide practical safety support
Engage with site teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders
Ensure compliance with CDM and Building Safety Act requirements
Produce clear safety reports and collaborate with the wider project team What We're Looking For

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate – essential
Experience within a construction environment
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Why Join?

Work on a high-profile, complex project with building works fully ready to commence
Supportive, collaborative, and development-focused culture
Clear career progression
Excellent benefits including 15% pension, private healthcare, fully covered travel, and pre-paid hotel accommodation if you are not local
If this is of interest, please don’t hesitate to reach out