Health & Safety Manager

We are seeking a Health and Safety Manager for our project based in East London. The role will report to the Health & Safety Director and will be responsible for advising on overall compliance in matters of Health & Safety in accordance with our policies and relevant statutory provisions. The Health & Safety Manager must lead by example and serve as a role model in mobilising the team and ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety are adopted onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting regular, formal site audits and carrying out inspections as directed in the Safety Management System
• Ensuring that a record of statutory inspections is kept for all activities and plant equipment
• Delivering and completing statutory notifications to the Health & Safety Authority and conducting inspector site visits as required
• Delivering Health & Safety induction programmes for new on-site employees and contractors
• Managing and recommending PPE for on-site employees
• Assisting Site Management in compiling cost records and forecasts for all issues associated with Health & Safety including, but not limited to, contra charges, training, purchases, etc.
• Organising and chairing site Safety Meetings
• Reviewing sub-contractors' Safety Statements and Safety Compliance
• Assisting Site Management in drafting and communicating Method Statements
• Maintaining and communicating site Emergency Plans
• Conducting preliminary accident investigations and statutory notifications, while keeping Group Safety Manager updated
• Ensuring First Aiders are available and that all necessary supplies and certificates are maintained
• Collating relevant information for inclusion in the Safety File in preparation for handover to the Client

You will need

• Health and Safety Cert, Diploma or Degree is essential
• Minimum of 6 years relevant experience in a similar role in construction
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in the construction industry

Location: East London

Job Type: Full time permanent

Bennett (Construction) Ltd is an equal opportunities employer

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Working within Bennetts brings a good degree of autonomy, allowing yourself to mature professionally, however there is a full support network of highly qualified professionals and industry leading individuals to gain advice from.