Health and Safety Manager
Location: St Albans, covering London and the Home Counties
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + package
Job Type: Full time, permanent
A growing medium sized contractor is looking to appoint a Health and Safety Manager to lead its SHEQ function across London and the Home Counties. This is a role offering autonomy, leadership exposure and the opportunity to build and improve systems for the long term. The business already has strong SHEQ systems and processes in place. This role is about leading and improving an established function, not starting from zero, while helping drive standards forward as the company continues to grow.
You will work closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team to drive standards across health and safety, environmental, quality, training and social value. The business is looking for someone who wants to build for the long term, not just maintain what is already there.
You will be given the autonomy to improve systems, strengthen compliance and influence how SHEQ is embedded across the business. This role is based in St Albans and will involve a mix of office, site and operational engagement across the region.
Key responsibilities
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Lead the company’s SHEQ function and support directors with their legal and operational responsibilities
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Develop, implement and review health and safety policies, procedures and management systems
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Produce and review RAMS and safe systems of work, including subcontractor documentation where required
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Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance checks across live and completed works
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Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, producing reports and driving corrective action
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Lead and manage ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems across the business
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Support external audits, accreditations and continuous improvement activity
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Produce monthly SHEQ reports for senior leadership meetings
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Deliver toolbox talks, inductions and SHEQ briefings where required
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Coordinate training plans and maintain workforce compliance records
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Review emergency procedures, drills, PPE standards and depot safety processes
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Maintain accurate SHEQ documentation in line with legal and business requirements
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Support the company’s social value strategy and wider compliance objectives
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Work closely with operational and commercial teams to improve standards across the business
Requirements
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Proven experience in a Health and Safety Manager or senior HSE role within construction, civil engineering, utilities or a related sector
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Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and compliance requirements
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Experience managing ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
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Confident carrying out audits, inspections and incident investigations
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Able to work closely with senior leadership and influence at all levels of the business
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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NEBOSH qualification or equivalent
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Full UK driving licence
What’s on offer
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£50,000 - £60,000 per annum + package
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Regional role with limited travel, focused on London and the Home Counties rather than a nationwide remit
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Senior role with autonomy and long term scope
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Opportunity to shape and develop the SHEQ function
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Position within a growing business with strong leadership visibility
This role will suit an experienced Health and Safety professional who wants a genuine long term opportunity, the backing to make improvements and the chance to become a key part of the leadership structure