Health And Safety Manager

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 ResponsibilitiesLead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organisation's health & safety management systemsEnsure 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 teamsManage relationships with regulatory bodies, including HSE engagement, inspections, and reportingOversee risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work across all activitiesLead on incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actionsProactively identify potential risks and implement preventative measures to protect people and operationsDevelop and manage emergency response plans and ensure regular testing and readinessMaintain a strong site presence, conducting audits, inspections, and compliance checksEnsure consistent safety standards across all operations, including: Equipment and asset safety complianceFire safety systems and proceduresFirst aid and welfare provisionsMaintain accurate and up-to-date safety documentation, risk registers, and compliance recordsDrive a positive safety culture, promoting accountability and behavioural safety at all levelsDeliver or coordinate health & safety training, toolbox talks, and briefingsCoach managers and supervisors to take ownership of safety within their teamsMonitor and improve training effectiveness to ensure compliance and engagementEnsure all subcontractors meet strict health & safety standards and compliance requirementsSupport project teams and clients with expert safety guidancePrepare and present health & safety performance reports, identifying trends and opportunities for improvementBeneficial Skills / Qualifications:NEBOSH (or equivalent) is essentialIOSH Membership or working towards Chartered status is desirableEvidence of ongoing professional developmentProven experience in a Health & Safety leadership role within high-risk environments such as construction, infrastructure, utilities, or telecomsStrong understanding of UK health & safety legislation and regulatory frameworksExperience working with external regulators and senior stakeholdersExposure to the telecoms sector is highly desirable, due to the nature and demands of key client projectsStrong leadership and influencing skills with the confidence to challenge where necessaryExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement ability across all levelsHighly organised, proactive, and solutions-focusedStrong investigative and analytical capabilityComfortable working in a hands-on, operational environmentTPBN1_UKTJ