Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects.
We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain. That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level.
We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.
What we are recruiting for:
We are recruiting for a Health and Safety Manager to join our Regional Construction business as part of our Public Sector team on a £320m programme of works across the country in Kent, Gloucester and West Sussex.
You will serve as an operational H&S manager across construction projects. Embedded in project teams, your role is to drive legal compliance, coach teams on risk management practices, and help embed a culture of incident and injury-free working. You will be responsible for delivering day-to-day operational health and safety leadership across project lifecycles.
Roles & responsibilities:
* Provide advice and coaching to operational teams on H&S obligations and best practices
* Conduct risk assessments and develop practical control strategies
* Lead site health and safety inspections, investigations, and audits
* Support development and application of project-specific health and safety plans
* Monitor trends and promote proactive improvement measures
* Engage with supply chain partners to ensure shared health and safety expectations
* Collaborate with stakeholders on digital systems, legislation, and continuous learning
Experience & background:
* NEBOSH Diploma and Certified Member of IOSH (or working toward Chartered status)
* Demonstrable experience managing health and safety across construction projects
* Strong interpersonal and coaching skills
* Ability to influence operational decision-making
* Skilled in interpreting data, reporting trends, and managing incident closures
* Understanding of ISO 45001 and compliance frameworks
* Qualification in auditing and incident investigation desirable
* Please note that due to the nature of this role,national security vetting procedures apply, anda full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate. Further details about national security vetting can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) or Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
We will provide:
* Car allowance
* Flexible and hybrid work options
* Up to 10% employer pension contribution
* Private medical health benefit
* Enhanced parental leave
* Life assurance
* 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
* 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
* Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
* 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
* Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
Belong at Bovis
We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm.We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.
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Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.
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Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.
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