Deputy H&S Manager (technical)

Deputy H&S Manager

Location: Remote 

Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Length: Running until Nov/Dec 2026

The Deputy Health & Safety (H&S) Manager will provide essential support to the H&S Manager by standing in during their absence and assisting with the overall management and delivery of health and safety across projects. This role involves active participation in weekly H&S team meetings, project review meetings, onboarding sessions, and H&S forums to ensure consistent communication and alignment of safety objectives.

Key responsibilities include collating data and producing comprehensive H&S metrics reports, maintaining and implementing management systems across projects, and driving continuous development of these systems. The Deputy H&S Manager will support and lead health and safety initiatives, cover for H&S Advisor roles as required, and produce safety moments and safety alerts to promote awareness and best practice.

The role also requires conducting occasional project visits and inspections to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement, alongside performing other general health and safety duties as needed. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive safety culture and ensuring that all health and safety standards and statutory requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.

• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practices
• Experience supporting and deputising for H&S management roles
• Ability to collate, analyse, and report H&S metrics effectively
• Competence in maintaining and developing health and safety management systems
• Leadership in driving H&S initiatives and promoting safety culture
• Experience conducting site visits and inspections
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to produce clear safety alerts and safety moments
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Proactive problem-solving and risk management skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• H&S management and reporting software (e.g. Safety Culture, IMS platforms)

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (preferred)
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and other relevant H&S standards