Health & Safety Manager
Location: Borehamwood
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 + Package
Projects: Major schemes valued between £50m – £150m
A leading UK main contractor is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of health and safety across flagship construction projects in the Borehamwood region. This contractor is renowned for delivering complex, high-value schemes in the commercial, mixed-use, and industrial sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
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Ensure all construction sites remain in a safe and compliant condition at all times.
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Implement and promote company health & safety policies to prevent injury, ill health, damage, and wastage.
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Maintain a strong working knowledge of statutory regulations affecting the company’s operations.
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Conduct and record regular safety inspections across all active sites, providing detailed feedback to senior leadership.
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Ensure timely close-out of any actions identified in prior inspections.
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Support project teams in undertaking accident investigations and producing close-out reports.
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Monitor and ensure correct completion of permits to work.
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Ensure all site operatives and subcontractors receive a full and appropriate induction.
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Verify all projects have adequate welfare and site setup facilities in place.
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Review and approve risk assessments and method statements, ensuring they are suitable and sufficient.
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Ensure COSHH materials are stored correctly and securely, posing no risk to personnel or the environment.
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Take corrective action where staff fail to meet safety responsibilities.
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Ensure statutory safety notices are clearly displayed on relevant noticeboards.
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Undertake any reasonable health & safety-related tasks at the request of senior leadership.
Requirements:
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NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent as a minimum).
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Proven track record in a similar health and safety role within the construction sector.
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage across project teams.
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Experience managing safety on major projects (£50m+).
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Thorough understanding of CDM Regulations and UK H&S law.
What’s on Offer:
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Competitive salary of £65,000 – £75,000 depending on experience.
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Full benefits package including travel allowance, pension and health cover.
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The opportunity to join a highly respected Tier 1 contractor working on landmark schemes