Senior Health & Safety Manager
Location: Essex, Kent or Surrey (with travel to client sites)
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 + £5,000 car allowance + benefits
We are working with a leading compliance and maintenance services provider who are seeking a highly motivated Senior Health & Safety Manager to lead their H&S function. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of both strategic and operational health & safety across a growing organisation with multiple offices and client sites.
The Role
This position will provide strategic direction, leadership and hands-on support, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing across the business. You will:
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Develop and implement the H&S strategy in line with business objectives and ISO 45001.
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Lead and mentor a Health & Safety Manager, embedding a proactive safety culture.
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Provide assurance to the board and senior leadership team through reporting, KPIs, and data analysis.
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Support operational managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure safe working practices.
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Act as the primary contact for regulators, auditors, accreditors, and clients.
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Oversee compliance systems, audits, certification renewals, and reporting.
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Drive engagement through training, toolbox talks, and safety campaigns.
About You
We are looking for an experienced H&S professional with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Essential requirements:
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NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
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Chartered or Certified IOSH membership (or working towards).
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Extensive H&S management experience within construction, facilities management, or property compliance.
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Strong knowledge of H&S legislation, ISO 45001 and compliance standards.
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Proven ability to lead teams and influence culture at all levels.
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between offices and sites.
Desirable:
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Lead Auditor (ISO 45001).
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Experience with landlord compliance (asbestos, fire, legionella).
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Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
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Mental Health First Aid qualification.
Benefits
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Salary £65,000 – £75,000 DOE
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£5,000 car allowance / travel expenses
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays
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Pension scheme
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Ongoing professional development & CPD support
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Flexible / hybrid working where appropriate
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Opportunity to shape the H&S function within a growing, accredited business
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Role available to start immediately upon appointment.
* Full-time, permanent role (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm)
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Health & Safety leader looking to combine strategic influence with hands-on delivery, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration.
Bryan & Armstrong Ltd is a specialist Health & Safety recruiter, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems.
Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers