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
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