Health and Safety Manager

MK-Consult Ltd is working with a leading social housing contractor that operate across repairs and maintenance, large refurbishment schemes, and new build projects. We are looking for a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to lead their HS&E function, ensuring compliance with legislation, including CDM regulations, while promoting a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HS&E policies, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices.
• Provide leadership and technical support to operational teams, embedding a positive safety culture.
• Oversee ISO certification standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001) and regulatory compliance.
• Engage with senior management to drive safety improvements and incident learning.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and investigations, ensuring corrective actions are taken.
• Act as the main contact for regulatory bodies, ensuring all reporting and compliance obligations are met.
• Develop and deliver HS&E training, ensuring knowledge and competency across all teams.
• Monitor contractor compliance and implement effective risk management strategies.
• Produce performance reports and insights to improve HS&E management.
• Manage HS&E team members, providing leadership, support, and professional development.
• Develop strategies for future-proofing HS&E practices, ensuring adaptability to changing regulations and industry standards.
• Work closely with senior management and stakeholders to align HS&E strategies with business objectives.
• Upskill and promote teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Requirements:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, with relevant HS&E qualifications.
• Chartered Member of IOSH (or working towards it).
• Proven experience in managing HS&E functions in a construction or repairs environment.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation and best practices.
• Experience with ISO standards and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to influence and drive a positive safety culture.

We offer a competitive salary and an environment that supports its teams, fostering professional growth and development. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HS&E professional to make a significant impact in a growing and evolving organisation.