Location: Kent
Contract: Permanent
Salary: 55,000: 60,000 per annum
Working Pattern: 5 days office:based
Sector: Social Housing Contractor (Retrofit, Planned Maintenance and Refurbishment)
Overview
We are recruiting for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join a leading social housing contractor based in Kent. This is a key role overseeing health and safety compliance across retrofit works, planned maintenance programmes, and refurbishment projects across occupied and void housing stock.
You will be responsible for driving a strong safety culture, ensuring full compliance with legislation, and supporting operational teams delivering high:volume social housing contracts.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all Health and Safety strategy across retrofit, refurbishment, and planned maintenance works Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance checks across multiple live projects Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations, HSE guidance, and internal policies Carry out and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) Investigate incidents, near misses, and implement corrective actions Support operational teams and contractors to maintain safe systems of work Oversee asbestos awareness, fire safety, and occupant safety in social housing environments Deliver toolbox talks, training, and ongoing H and S guidance to site teams Maintain accurate H and S documentation and reporting for senior management Work closely with project managers to ensure safe delivery of works on time and within budget
Requirements
Proven experience in a Health and Safety role within construction, social housing, or property maintenance Strong knowledge of retrofit, planned maintenance, or refurbishment projects NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum required; Diploma preferred) Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and contractor management Experience working in occupied residential environments (social housing preferred) Excellent communication and leadership skills Ability to influence site teams and drive behavioural safety culture
Whats on Offer
60,000 salary Permanent long:term role Stability within a growing social housing contractor Exposure to large:scale retrofit and refurbishment programmes Opportunity to shape and improve company:wide safety standards Office:based role in Kent (5 days per week)
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive Health and Safety professional who wants to take ownership of compliance across a busy social housing contractor delivering essential housing improvements across Kent and surrounding areas.