Freelance Health & Safety Manager - £90m High-Rise Scheme (Manchester)
Location: Manchester - Rate: £460 - £485 per day
The Opportunity
A major main contractor is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support delivery of a £90m development comprising two high-rise tower blocks.
This role requires a hands-on, technically strong HSE professional who can operate at both site and strategic level - driving standards, influencing teams, and ensuring robust compliance across a complex build.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the lead Health & Safety advisor across the project
Provide expert guidance on UK legislation, ISO standards, and best practice
Support implementation and continuous improvement of HSE management systems
Monitor site activities to ensure full compliance from workforce and subcontractors
Lead incident reporting, investigation, and close-out, ensuring lessons learned are embedded
Oversee risk management processes, including identification, mitigation, and monitoring
Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and performance reviews, providing practical solutions
Support pre-start planning and high-risk work packages, ensuring safe systems of work
Build strong relationships with project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to influence behaviours
Intervene where necessary to stop unsafe works and escalate appropriately
Support external audits and ensure timely close-out of non-conformances
About You
Strong background in construction HSE, ideally on high-rise or major projects
Demonstrable experience implementing and improving HSE systems and processes
Proven ability to lead incident investigations and manage risk
Confident influencing site teams and challenging behaviours where required
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels
Qualifications:
NEBOSH (or equivalent)
CSCS Card (Manager level)
This is a key role on a complex, high-value scheme, suited to someone who can bring both technical expertise and on-site leadership.
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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