Job Specification: Health and Safety Manager
Location: Surrey (projects across London and Southern Home Counties)
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 basic + comprehensive package
Company: Leading £50m Turnover Main Contractor
Projects: Commercial, Residential, Fit Out, and Refurbishment – up to £10m value
About the Company
Our client is a respected and growing Main Contractor, with a turnover of around £50m, delivering high-quality new build, fit-out, and refurbishment projects across London and the Southern Home Counties. Due to a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Health and Safety Manager to oversee multiple projects and maintain the company's high standards for safety and compliance.
Role Overview
Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, the Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing health and safety strategies across all live projects and the company’s head office. You will be instrumental in ensuring a positive health and safety culture is embedded throughout the business.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-focused, and experienced within the construction sector, ideally with previous exposure to projects up to £10m in value.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and manage health, safety, and environmental systems and procedures across all projects.
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Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with legislation, client requirements, and company standards.
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Lead accident and incident investigations and ensure that lessons learned are communicated and implemented.
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Produce and review Construction Phase Plans, Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), and other required documentation.
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Advise and support Project Managers, Site Managers, and Directors on all aspects of health and safety.
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Maintain all necessary health and safety records and produce management reports as required.
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Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and health and safety training to project teams and subcontractors.
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Keep up to date with legislative changes and ensure policies and procedures are updated accordingly.
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Promote a strong safety-first culture at all levels of the organisation.
Requirements
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NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent (essential).
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IOSH membership (Tech IOSH minimum; Grad IOSH or Chartered preferred).
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Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager within the construction sector.
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Strong knowledge of current health, safety, and environmental legislation.
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Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
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Ability to work across multiple sites and manage your own diary.
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across London and Southern Home Counties.
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Experience with fit out, refurbishment, and new build projects is highly desirable.
Benefits
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Competitive basic salary of £65,000 – £75,000
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Car allowance or company vehicle
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Pension scheme
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Private healthcare
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Discretionary bonus
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Professional membership support (e.g., IOSH fees)
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Ongoing career development opportunities in a growing business