Health & Safety Manager

Job Reference: BM-CON-012

SUMMARY
Our clients are seeking Health & Safety Managers to protect people and projects across London sites. You will drive a positive safety culture, ensure legal compliance and support site teams to deliver work safely, with the backing of senior management.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits
• Review risk assessments and method statements
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses
• Deliver safety training, inductions and toolbox talks
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and HSE requirements
• Report on safety performance and KPIs to senior management
• Liaise with the HSE, clients and local authorities

IDEAL CANDIDATE
• Proven H&S experience in construction in London
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and current legislation
• Experience managing audits and investigations
• Credible communicator at all levels
• Practical, hands-on and solutions-focused
• Able to cover multiple sites
• Experience with high-rise or complex projects is an advantage
• Full right to work in the UK

QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or Diploma (essential)
• Chartered membership of IOSH, CMIOSH (desirable)
• SMSTS (essential)
• Valid CSCS card
• First Aid at Work (desirable)
• ISO 45001 internal auditor qualification (desirable)
• Awareness of the Building Safety Act
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

KEY SKILLS & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
• CDM 2015 duty holder responsibilities
• Safety audit and inspection methods
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• RAMS and permit-to-work review
• Safety performance reporting
• ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 systems
• Fire safety and temporary works awareness
• Training delivery and coaching

BENEFITS & PACKAGE
• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Car allowance or company car
• 25+ days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Annual bonus (selected employers)
• Funded CPD and IOSH membership
• Private healthcare (selected employers)
• Laptop and mobile phone

CAREER PROGRESSION
Move into Head of HSEQ, Group Safety Director or consultancy leadership.

WHY APPLY
Safety expectations are rising under the Building Safety Act and ever-tougher client standards, and experienced advisers are in short supply. This is a role where you are trusted, listened to and given the authority to make a real difference, rather than ticking boxes.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please email your CV to jobs@blackmountrecruitment.com, quoting job reference BM-CON-012 and the job title in the subject line. All applications are treated in confidence, and your details will not be shared with a client without your permission.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Blackmount Recruitment is an equal opportunities recruiter. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.