Job Description
Freelance Health & Safety Manager – New Build Industrial Project\n\n📍 Northampton | 🏗️ Large Industrial Unit (New Build) | 📅 Contract until March 2026\n💼 Freelance Day Rate (DOE) | 🕐 Start ASAP\n\nWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a major new build industrial unit project in Northampton. This is a freelance role running through until March 2026, offering stability and a high-profile scheme.\n\n🔍 The Role:\n\nAs the site-based Health & Safety Manager, you’ll be the go-to person for all daily safety matters. You’ll walk the job, flag issues, offer proactive guidance, and ensure safety compliance across all packages.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n\n * \n\n Conducting daily H&S site walkarounds\n\n * \n\n Supporting the site team with toolbox talks, method statements & RAMS\n\n * \n\n Liaising with subcontractors to ensure best practice is followed\n\n * \n\n Identifying and addressing near misses, risks and hazards\n\n * \n\n Keeping accurate records and assisting with audits and inspections\n\n * \n\n Advising management on any corrective actions needed\n\n✅ Requirements:\n\n * \n\n NEBOSH Construction Certificate (minimum)\n\n * \n\n IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent\n\n * \n\n Valid CSCS Card\n\n * \n\n Proven experience in a similar H&S role on large-scale construction projects\n\n * \n\n Confident communicator who can build positive relationships across site\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to work with a well-regarded contractor on a major scheme, with day-to-day autonomy and a strong, collaborative site team