Health & Safety Manager
Location: Milton Keynes (site travel required)
Salary: Competitive + Package
Sector: Construction / Building Services / Facilities Management
The Company
A well-established multi-disciplinary contractor delivering projects across Facilities Management, Small Works, Mechanical & Electrical, and Design & Build construction works. The business operates across a broad range of commercial environments and is known for delivering high-quality solutions with a strong emphasis on safety, collaboration, and client service.
The Role
An experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager is required to lead and continuously improve Health, Safety & Environmental systems across the business.
This role will support projects across construction, M&E, and small works divisions, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, industry standards, and client-specific requirements.
The successful candidate will work closely with directors, operational teams, engineers, and subcontractors to drive a positive and compliant safety culture throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Compliance
Develop and maintain company Health & Safety policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with UK legislation including HSWA 1974, CDM 2015, PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, Working at Height Regulations and EaWR
Provide expert H&S guidance to operational and leadership teams
Lead accident investigations, root cause analysis, and RIDDOR reporting where required
Support ISO 45001 compliance and continuous improvement initiativesProject & Operational Support
Review and prepare RAMS for construction, M&E, and small works projects
Carry out site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews
Support pre-construction planning and design risk management under CDM 2015
Coordinate with Principal Contractors and Principal Designers
Manage subcontractor H&S compliance, inductions, and competency checksTraining & Culture
Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and H&S training
Promote proactive reporting and positive safety behaviours
Identify training needs across operational teams
Support workforce compliance relating to CSCS, SMSTS, SSSTS and other accreditationsReporting & Administration
Maintain training matrices, compliance records, audit reports, and accident logs
Produce monthly H&S performance reports and KPI analysis
Support tender submissions, PQQs, and client compliance requirementsRequirements
Essential
NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate minimum
Strong knowledge of UK construction H&S legislation
Previous experience within construction, FM, building services, or M&E environments
Experience producing RAMS and conducting site audits
Strong understanding of CDM Regulations 2015
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Full UK driving licence