Health & Safety Manager

Location: York (initial project) – UK-wide projects thereafter

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + Car Allowance + Benefits

Platinum Search Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading specialist contractor in the design and build of innovative, multi-storey car parking facilities.

With hundreds of successful projects delivered across the UK, our client has established itself as a leading Design & Build contractor within the car parking sector. Due to continued project requirements, they are looking to appoint a Health & Safety Manager on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will initially be based on a project in York, with the opportunity to work across a variety of construction projects throughout the UK upon completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety professional looking to take ownership of site safety, work closely with senior management and play an important role in delivering complex construction projects.

The Role

As Health & Safety Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across construction sites. You will provide practical support to project teams, carry out regular inspections and ensure all relevant documentation, procedures and statutory requirements are being followed.

Key Responsibilities

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Carry out daily site health and safety inspections, reporting findings to the Project Manager and Managing Director.

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Ensure site compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, including CDM, LOLER, PUWER, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and ISO 45001 requirements.

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Deliver toolbox talks and review subcontractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).

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Monitor, maintain and control all site health and safety documentation.

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Provide practical health and safety advice and support to site teams.

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Investigate and analyse accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying opportunities for improvement.

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Assist with the introduction and implementation of health, safety and environmental initiatives.

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Promote a positive health and safety culture across all site activities.

This list is not exhaustive.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is confident, approachable and proactive, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, subcontractors and management at all levels.

You will ideally have:

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A minimum of 3 years' relevant construction industry experience, preferably within a dedicated Health & Safety role.

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NEBOSH (Construction preferred)

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Good working knowledge of CDM, LOLER and PUWER regulations.

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Understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and ISO 45001 requirements.

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Experience carrying out site inspections, reviewing RAMS and managing H&S documentation.

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Strong communication and organisational skills.

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A positive, reliable and self-motivated approach, with the flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements.

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A willingness to learn and develop within the business.

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A full UK driving licence is preferred due to the UK-wide project requirements.

What's on Offer?

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Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

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Car allowance.

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28 days' holiday.

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Annual health check.

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Multiple company events throughout the year.

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A high level of responsibility and genuine opportunities for career development.

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Comprehensive, hands-on training and support from experienced colleagues.

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The opportunity to work within a modern working environment and an established, growing international contractor.

If you are an ambitious Health & Safety professional looking for your next opportunity within the construction industry, we'd like to hear from you.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Platinum Search Recruitment today