Health And Safety Manager

Location: Chapeltown

A great opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Manager to lead from the front and have full accountability with great ongoing support, working with a company who specialises in contract lifting, telecoms and traffic management, it's a real varied role to keep you invested.

Key Responsibilities Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organisation's health & safety management systems Ensure full compliance with all relevant UK legislation, including CDM Regulations. Act as the organisation's lead competent person, providing expert advice to senior leadership and operational teams Manage relationships with regulatory bodies, including HSE engagement, inspections, and reporting Oversee risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work across all activities Lead on incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions Proactively identify potential risks and implement preventative measures to protect people and operations Develop and manage emergency response plans and ensure regular testing and readiness Maintain a strong site presence, conducting audits, inspections, and compliance checks Ensure consistent safety standards across all operations, including:
Equipment and asset safety compliance Fire safety systems and procedures First aid and welfare provisions Maintain accurate and up-to-date safety documentation, risk registers, and compliance records Drive a positive safety culture, promoting accountability and behavioural safety at all levels Deliver or coordinate health & safety training, toolbox talks, and briefings Coach managers and supervisors to take ownership of safety within their teams Monitor and improve training effectiveness to ensure compliance and engagement Ensure all subcontractors meet strict health & safety standards and compliance requirements Support project teams and clients with expert safety guidance Prepare and present health & safety performance reports, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement Beneficial Skills /

Qualifications:

NEBOSH (or equivalent) is essential IOSH Membership or working towards Chartered status is desirable Evidence of ongoing professional development Proven experience in a Health & Safety leadership role within high-risk environments such as construction, infrastructure, utilities, or telecoms Strong understanding of UK health & safety legislation and regulatory frameworks Experience working with external regulators and senior stakeholders Exposure to the telecoms sector is highly desirable, due to the nature and demands of key client projects Strong leadership and influencing skills with the confidence to challenge where necessary Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement ability across all levels Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused Strong investigative and analytical capability Comfortable working in a hands-on, operational environment