Health and Safety Manager

£50,000 to £62,500 + Company Car or Car Allowance + Benefits
Health & Safety Manager (Full-time, Permanent)
Location: Cambridgeshire / Northamptonshire / Surrounding Areas
Home-based with regional site travel
Established UK construction contractor Search² is delighted to be representing an established construction contractor looking to appoint a Health & Safety Manager to support a portfolio of building projects across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction Health & Safety professional who enjoys working autonomously, engaging with site teams and having a genuine influence on health and safety standards across multiple projects.

The role offers a great balance of flexibility, variety and long-term career development within a well-established business.

Why this could be the ideal role for you
You're an experienced Health & Safety professional with a strong background in building construction, ideally having worked for a main contractor.
You enjoy the variety of working across multiple construction sites, rather than being permanently based on a single project.
You're comfortable working independently, managing your own diary and building relationships with operational teams.
You prefer a practical, hands-on approach to Health & Safety, working collaboratively with site teams to improve standards.
You're looking for a business where you can develop your career and potentially progress into a more senior leadership position over time. What you will be doing
Providing Health & Safety support and guidance across a portfolio of construction projects within the region.
Undertaking regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
Working closely with Site Managers, Project Managers and subcontractors to promote safe working practices.
Supporting the development, implementation and review of risk assessments, method statements and other safety documentation.
Assisting with incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Supporting project teams during pre-construction planning and throughout the delivery of projects.
Delivering toolbox talks, safety briefings and practical guidance to site teams.
Supporting the ongoing improvement of Health & Safety management systems, procedures and standards. What you will need
Previous Health & Safety experience within the construction industry, ideally within a building-focused main contractor environment.
Experience working across multiple construction projects, with an understanding of the risks associated with different trades and construction activities.
A NEBOSH qualification or relevant NVQ in Occupational Health & Safety.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with site teams, subcontractors and management.
A proactive, practical approach to Health & Safety.
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region. What's in it for you
Salary of £50,000 to £62,500 depending on experience, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate.
Company car or car allowance.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Predominantly home-based working, with flexibility to manage your own diary.
A varied portfolio of construction projects.
Funded training and professional development.
Long-term career progression opportunities. Interested?
If this opportunity sounds like it could be of interest, apply today and a member of the Search² team will be in touch.

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About Search²
Search² stands for Safety, Environment & Risk Critical Hires.
We specialise in retained, permanent & contract recruitment within the HSEQ & Risk professions.

Our mission is to enable the world and workplace to thrive, through HSEQ recruitment