Overview
Health and Safety Manager role for a leading National Contractor, primarily based at the North East England office with responsibility for sites across the region and nationally.
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. Travel to sites as required.
Responsibilities
* Policy and Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and management systems to ensure legal and industry-standard compliance (e.g., ISO 45001).
* Risk Management: Conduct and review risk assessments and develop safe systems of work (SSOW) for site and office activities; ensure significant risks are identified, evaluated, and controlled.
* Inspections and Audits: Carry out regular site inspections and HSE audits across projects to monitor compliance and safety performance.
* Incident Management: Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and maintain records.
* Training and Development: Deliver and coordinate relevant HSE training for employees, subcontractors, and site personnel.
* Liaison and Reporting: Serve as primary point of contact for external regulatory bodies (e.g., HSE) and clients; prepare and present performance reports to senior management.
* Subcontractor Management: Vet and monitor subcontractors’ health and safety documentation and performance to ensure company standards are met.
* Promoting Culture: Actively promote a positive health and safety culture through engagement, communication, and visible leadership.
Ideal Requirements and Experience
* Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager or equivalent in the construction or contracting industry.
* NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) is essential.
* Thorough knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective safety training and presentations.
* Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to sites as required.
* Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and can discuss reasonable adjustments as required.
* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
* For the Conduct Regulations 2003, we are acting as an Employment Agency for permanent vacancies and as an Employment Business for temporary/contract vacancies.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Temporary
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Construction
Note: The posting includes additional location-based notices and recruitment-related updates not relevant to the role content and has been trimmed to focus on the health and safety responsibilities and requirements.
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