Construction Health and Safety Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | London |
| Area | London, England |
| Sector | Health and Safety |
| Salary | £50k - £60k plus travel allowance, healthcare, pension |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | asap |
| Job Ref | 2712 |
- Description
Construction Health and Safety Manager required to join a leading main contractor known for delivering excellence across new build, heavy/structural refurbishments and high-spec fit-outs. With a strong reputation in both the construction and engineering sectors, they specialise in mixed-use schemes across commercial and high-end residential projects, predominantly located within Central London.
Currently managing 10–15 live projects ranging from £5m to £100m, this contractor offers a stable pipeline and an environment that encourages professional growth and career development.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Health and Safety, the Construction Health and Safety Manager will play a key role in maintaining and developing health and safety standards across multiple project sites.
This is an excellent opportunity for a competent and confident Health and Safety professional with 3–6 years' experience, looking to take the next step in their career within a structured, supportive environment where you can continue to grow and be mentored in line with company expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee health and safety across multiple live construction sites (primarily Central London).
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits and investigations.
- Ensure compliance with current legislation, particularly ISO 45001 standards.
- Work closely with site teams and subcontractors to promote a positive safety culture.
- Support the development and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures.
- Assist with training and upskilling site teams on safety best practices.
- Report on safety performance to the Head of Health & Safety.
- Contribute to risk assessments, method statements, and incident reports.
- Experience
- 3–6 years’ experience in a similar Health and Safety role within the construction industry.
- Experience working on mixed-use, commercial and/or high-end residential projects preferred.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to support and deliver basic safety training is advantageous.
- Confident, proactive and keen to develop within a collaborative Health and Safety team structure.
- Qualifications
- TechIOSH or CertIOSH status required (or working towards).
- NEBOSH General as a minimum and ideally holding or working towards higher level qualifications including NEBOSH construction, Health and Safety NVQs or Diploma level qualifications.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 is highly desirable.
The company are offering £50k - £60k plus a travel allowance, private healthcare, pension and other benefits.
