Reed
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
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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