Health And Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Job Advert: Health & Safety Manager

Are you a dedicated Health & Safety professional looking for a new challenge? Our client is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a well-established company in the utilities and reinstatement sector.

About the Role:

As the Health & Safety Manager, the successful candidate will oversee health and safety across multiple divisions, ensuring compliance with company policies and current legislation. They will lead a team of three SHEQ Advisors, embedding a strong safety culture and maintaining high standards in risk assessments, method statements, and environmental policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Embed the company’s safety culture across all business activities.
• Produce and maintain high-quality risk assessments and method statements.
• Develop and monitor health and safety policies and procedures.
• Design and implement a comprehensive H&S training framework.
• Ensure adherence to the company’s environmental policy.
• Advise on safe working practices and legislative compliance.
• Manage the COSHH file and conduct site inspections and audits.
• Serve as the first point of contact for safety and environmental issues.
• Implement and monitor safety and technical audits.
• Maintain accident/incident and near-miss records and conduct investigations.
• Design and deliver Health & Safety induction training for new starters.
• Ensure all personnel are qualified, competent, and equipped for their tasks.
• Manage the company’s competency procedure and procurement processes.
• Liaise with clients, professionals, and regulatory agencies.

About You:

• Registered with Energy and Utility Skills Register (EUSR) for SHEA Gas, Water & Electric.
• Hold a recognised health & safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent).
• Ideally working towards Chartered Membership.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Safety Professional.
• Experience in civil engineering or highways is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Physically fit with good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Well-organised and able to cope under pressure.

Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 per annum DOE

Benefits: Company vehicle & fuel card, discretionary bonus, learning & development opportunities

If you are passionate about health and safety and ready to take on a new challenge, our client would love to hear from you. Apply today to join their team and make a difference!