Health, Safety & Compliance Manager
Location: East Midlands (Office-based with occasional site travel)
Salary: £50,000£55,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
An established and growing multi-industry organisation is seeking a Health, Safety & Compliance Manager to lead and develop its Health, Safety, Environmental, and Compliance function. This is a brand-new role offering a genuine opportunity to shape, implement, and continuously improve processes across a diverse operational portfolio, including construction, maintenance, refurbishment, civils, and associated services.
Predominantly office-based in the East Midlands, the role involves occasional travel to regional sites. Working closely with senior leadership, you will act as the companys competent person for Health & Safety, providing expert advice, driving compliance, and embedding a positive and proactive safety culture throughout the business.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Lead and develop the organisation-wide Health, Safety & Compliance strategy.
Act as the competent person under the Health and Safety at Work Act and provide authoritative guidance to senior management and operational teams.
Promote a positive safety culture, encouraging engagement and open reporting across all departments.
Attend senior management meetings, providing KPI reports and actionable insights.
Policies, Procedures & Compliance
Develop, implement, and review Health & Safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work in line with current legislation and industry best practice.
Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015, ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001), and relevant statutory requirements including PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, LEV, DSE, fire safety, and first aid.
Maintain accurate and controlled documentation within the Integrated Management System.
Liaise with regulatory bodies, insurers, and external auditors as required.
Risk Management & CDM
Produce, review, and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
Prepare and maintain Construction Phase Plans (CPPs).
Oversee implementation of site rules, welfare arrangements, emergency procedures, and controls for high-risk activities.
Auditing & Continuous Improvement
Conduct internal audits, site inspections, and technical audits of workmanship and compliance.
Track non-conformances and corrective actions to completion.
Use audit data and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Incident & Environmental Management
Manage accident, incident, and near-miss reporting, including RIDDOR compliance.
Lead investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective/preventative measures.
Oversee environmental compliance in line with ISO 14001 and company policy.
Candidate Requirements
NEBOSH National General Certificate (essential); NEBOSH Diploma or working towards (preferred).
Proven experience in a senior Health, Safety & Compliance role within construction, civils, maintenance, or similar operational environments.
Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM 2015, ISO management systems, and risk management principles.
Experience preparing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans.
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels, including senior leadership.
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Willingness to travel regionally as required.
First Aid at Work and Fire Marshal certification desirable (training can be provided).
What the Role Offers
Competitive salary of £50,000£55,000 (DOE).
Permanent, full-time position (MondayFriday, 40 hours per week).
Office-based role with regional site exposure.
The opportunity to build and shape the Health, Safety & Compliance function within a growing organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional ready to take ownership of a function and make a lasting impact within a dynamic and expanding business.
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