Health & Safety Manager

OCS are working in partnership with a well-established reinforced concrete frame contractor operating across London. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are looking to appoint a Health & Safety Manager to take full ownership of the Health & Safety function and act as the safety lead for the business.
This is a senior, influential role suited to an experienced Health & Safety professional who is confident operating at both strategic and site level within a high-risk construction environment.

The Role
As Health & Safety Manager, you will have overall responsibility for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company's Health & Safety systems while providing strong leadership across all live projects.
Key responsibilities include:

* Acting as the Health & Safety lead and primary point of contact for the business

* Developing and maintaining Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems

* Providing expert Health & Safety advice across RC frame and associated temporary works activities

* Leading site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety initiatives

* Supporting project teams with RAMS, lift plans, temporary works, and high-risk activities

* Managing incident investigations, reporting, and corrective actions

* Liaising with clients, principal contractors, and regulatory bodies

* Driving a positive safety culture from senior management through to site operatives

* Monitoring performance, reporting to directors, and identifying areas for continuous improvement

About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

* NEBOSH Construction Certificate (Diploma preferred) or equivalent

* Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager or Senior Advisor role within RC frame, concrete, or heavy construction environments

* Strong knowledge of high-risk construction activities and CDM regulations

* The confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours and influence senior stakeholders

* A hands-on, site-focused approach combined with strategic capability

What's on Offer

* Competitive senior-level salary and benefits package

* A key leadership role with real influence over business-wide safety strategy

* Long-term opportunity with a growing specialist contractor

* Direct access to senior management and decision-making

* The chance to shape and improve Health & Safety standards across all projects

If you're an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to step into a true leadership role and take ownership of safety across a specialist RC frame contractor, this London-based opportunity is well worth exploring