Health & Safety Manager

Location: Aylestone

Health & Safety Manager Milton Keynes Up to £65,000  Company Car or Allowance  24 Days Holiday  Pension 4 days on site, 1 day in the Milton Keynes office A growing multi-disciplinary contractor with a strong reputation in commercial offices, industrial projects, refurbishment, FM and M&E services is looking for a hands-on Health and Safety Manager. The business is expanding rapidly, supported by long-term clients, a healthy pipeline and a well-structured senior team.

This is a stable environment with clear processes, strong values and a supportive culture where people feel valued and encouraged to contribute. The role suits someone who enjoys being out on site, working closely with project teams and taking ownership of health, safety and environmental performance across a varied portfolio. All construction backgrounds will be considered.

The Role The Health and Safety Manager will lead and develop HSE standards across construction, M&E, small works and refurbishment schemes. The position is based in Milton Keynes with regular travel to live sites, supporting directors, project managers, engineers and site teams.

Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain Health and Safety Policy in line with HSWA 1974, CDM 2015, EaWR 1989, PUWER, LOLER, COSHH and Working at Height Regulations Ensure compliance with ISO 45001 and client safety requirements Provide specialist advice to directors, project teams and site staff Lead accident and incident investigations including root cause analysis and RIDDOR reporting Prepare and review RAMS for construction, M&E and small works Carry out site inspections and audits, ensuring actions are completed Support pre-construction planning and design risk assessments Liaise with Principal Contractors and Principal Designers Oversee subcontractor safety including competency checks and inductions Deliver toolbox talks, inductions and H&S training Promote a positive safety culture across commercial and industrial sites Maintain training matrices, accident logs, inspection reports and compliance registers Produce monthly reports including KPIs, trends and improvement actions Manage H&S input for tenders and PQQs Requirements NEBOSH National Diploma or NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation for construction and M&E Experience as a Health and Safety Manager or Advisor in construction or engineering Strong understanding of CDM 2015 Experience preparing RAMS, conducting audits and leading investigations Confident communicator with the ability to influence site teams Full UK driving licence Package Up to £65,000 Company car or car allowance 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension Long-term development opportunities Stable and supportive working environment with a strong pipeline of work