Job Overview:
CRS are recruiting on behalf of our client for a full time Health and Safety Manager in London.
My client is an award winning landscape design and build company with decades of experience, working across London and the Home Counties. Specialising in Commercial landscape projects with Tier 1 contractors.
They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our health and safety framework in our commercial landscaping construction company. A key part of this role will be driving the achievement of ISO 45001 certification within 12 months and embedding a proactive safety culture across all sites.
The successful candidate will ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and project-specific requirements, promote best practices, and collaborate with key stakeholders to mitigate risks and support operational excellence.
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Key Responsibilities:
1. Health and Safety Strategy:
Develop, implement, and manage the company's health and safety strategy in line with legal requirements, company goals, and industry best practices.
Lead and coordinate the ISO 45001 certification process, including internal audits, policy development, and continuous improvement.
2. Compliance and Reporting:
Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation, regulations, and codes of practice.
Maintain accurate records of incidents, near-misses, audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
Prepare monthly and annual health and safety performance reports.
3. Risk Management:
Conduct risk assessments, site inspections, and audits to identify hazards and recommend control measures.
Oversee incident investigations, identifying root causes and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
Collaborate with project managers to review and approve risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
4. Training and Development:
Design and deliver health and safety training and toolbox talks for employees at all levels.
Maintain records of training completion and certification.
5. Stakeholder Collaboration:
Serve as the key liaison with external regulators, consultants, and certification bodies.
Work closely with senior leadership, project managers, and operational teams to embed a culture of safety and accountability.
6. Continuous Improvement:
Promote a culture of learning and proactive health and safety management.
Identify opportunities to enhance processes, policies, and procedures.
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Qualifications and Experience:
1. Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Project/Construction Management or a related field.
2. NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
3. Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager in construction or a related field.
4. Strong understanding of ISO 45001 management systems and prior experience with certification processes.
5. Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
6. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
7. Experience conducting audits and incident investigations.
8. Proficiency in relevant software for documentation and reporting.
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Key Competencies:
1. Strategic thinking and attention to detail
2. Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
3. Excellent organisational and time management skills
4. Commitment to promoting a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment
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Benefits:
1. 20 days holiday + paid Christmas shutdown annually + bank holidays (including optional bank holidays when they occur)
2. BUPA private health insurance from completion of probation (6 months)
3. Company pension, contributing 4%
4. Work travel expenses
5. Support for professional development and training
6. Opportunity to work with a team of friendly, motivated professionals seeking to set new standards in providing the best possible service to our clients
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