OCS are working in partnership with a well-established reinforced concrete frame contractor operating across London. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are looking to appoint a Health & Safety Manager to take full ownership of the Health & Safety function and act as the safety lead for the business.
This is a senior, influential role suited to an experienced Health & Safety professional who is confident operating at both strategic and site level within a high-risk construction environment.
The Role
As Health & Safety Manager, you will have overall responsibility for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company's Health & Safety systems while providing strong leadership across all live projects.
Key responsibilities include:
* Acting as the Health & Safety lead and primary point of contact for the business
* Developing and maintaining Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems
* Providing expert Health & Safety advice across RC frame and associated temporary works activities
* Leading site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety initiatives
* Supporting project teams with RAMS, lift plans, temporary works, and high-risk activities
* Managing incident investigations, reporting, and corrective actions
* Liaising with clients, principal contractors, and regulatory bodies
* Driving a positive safety culture from senior management through to site operatives
* Monitoring performance, reporting to directors, and identifying areas for continuous improvement
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate (Diploma preferred) or equivalent
* Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager or Senior Advisor role within RC frame, concrete, or heavy construction environments
* Strong knowledge of high-risk construction activities and CDM regulations
* The confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours and influence senior stakeholders
* A hands-on, site-focused approach combined with strategic capability
What's on Offer
* Competitive senior-level salary and benefits package
* A key leadership role with real influence over business-wide safety strategy
* Long-term opportunity with a growing specialist contractor
* Direct access to senior management and decision-making
* The chance to shape and improve Health & Safety standards across all projects
If you're an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to step into a true leadership role and take ownership of safety across a specialist RC frame contractor, this London-based opportunity is well worth exploring