Health and Safety Manager- Northeast
Competitive Salary
We are partnered with a leading Main Contractor and Specialist Subcontractors seeking a talented and experienced Health and Safety Manager. As Health and Safety Manager you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety policies and procedures that ensure a safe working environment for all employees, eliminating risks, preventing workplace accidents, and ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations. The role offers flexibility with a combination of working from home and occasional visits to the site when required.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements:
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Develop, implement, and continuously improve comprehensive health and safety programs, policies, and procedures tailored to the organisation’s operations.
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Ensure all safety policies comply with local, state, and federal regulations, and relevant standards.
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Coordinate health and safety program elements addressing site access, security, project induction, first aid, welfare, and emergency arrangements.
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Establish a process of active health and safety monitoring through audits and inspections of site conditions and contractor activities.
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Monitor and report on health and safety performance and challenges using predefined leading and lagging health and safety performance indicators.
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Responsible for verifying and accrediting the supply chain, conducting compliance reviews, and providing guidance on general Health & Safety standards.
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Develop and deliver health and safety training programs ensuring all personnel are aware of their health and safety responsibilities.
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Ensure appropriate and effective emergency response, case management, incident investigation and reporting mechanisms are in place to facilitate learning from incidents (LFI).
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Work closely with department managers and supervisors to ensure that health and safety protocols are integrated into daily operations.
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Attend meetings regularly & contribute to the best of your knowledge.
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Degree/ qualifications in Health and Safety Management/NEBOSH.
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Updated understanding of health and safety principles with proven technical skills in occupational safety and health disciplines.
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Proven years of experience in H&S roles within large scale projects.
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Strong knowledge of updated health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
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Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
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Proficiency in H&S software & tools.
Please apply with your updated CV and we will contact you in return for a confidential discussion.
The ideal candidate is eligible to work in the UK. All applicants can expect a response after 24 hours