Job Title: Assistant Health & Safety Manager
Location: Burton (with regular travel to project sites)
Sector: Construction - Dilapidations & Fit Out
Reports to: Health & Safety Manager
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Role Purpose
The Assistant Health & Safety Manager will support the Health & Safety Manager in implementing, maintaining, and continually improving health, safety, and environmental standards across dilapidation and fit-out projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with current legislation, promoting a positive safety culture, and providing practical H&S support to site teams and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Support
Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of company H&S policies and procedures
Support compliance with UK health & safety legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015
Promote a proactive and positive health & safety culture across all projects
Provide day-to-day H&S advice to site managers, supervisors, and operatives
Site Monitoring & Audits
Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and spot checks on live projects
Identify hazards, assess risks, and support the implementation of control measures
Ensure corrective actions are followed up and closed out in a timely manner
Monitor subcontractor compliance with company and statutory H&S requirements
Risk Management
Assist with the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
Support accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and reporting
Help identify trends and contribute to preventative measures
Training & Communication
Assist in delivering site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
Support the coordination and monitoring of H&S training and competence records
Act as a point of contact for H&S queries from site teams
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate H&S records, reports, and registers
Support the preparation of monthly H&S reports and KPI data
Assist during client audits, inspections, and external assessments
Skills & Competencies
Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation
Practical, site-based approach to health & safety management
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to influence and engage site teams and subcontractors
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
IT literate (Microsoft Office; H&S systems experience desirable)
Experience
Previous experience in a health & safety role within construction
Experience working on fit-out, refurbishment, or dilapidation projects preferred
Site-based experience across multiple projects is advantageous
Qualifications
Essential:
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
CSCS Card (or working towards)
Desirable:
NEBOSH Construction Certificate
IOSH membership (or working towards)
First Aid at Work
SMSTS or SSSTS
Additional Requirements
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel to sites as required