Health and Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager – Major Construction Project
££ Location: Devon
££ Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
££ Flexible Working: Available
££ Clearance Required: BPSS

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Are you an experienced Health and Safety professional looking to make your mark on one of the largest and most high-profile construction projects in the South West£

We''re working with a respected large contractor to recruit a Health and Safety Manager for a flagship scheme in Devon, supporting the expansion of a major public sector facility.

££ Role Overview:

This is a lead Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) role, acting as the primary point of contact across the project team and wider regional HSW leadership. You will drive strategy, support safe delivery, and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the programme lifecycle.

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£££ Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and lead the project’s HSW strategy in line with overall business plans.
- Act as a conduit between project teams and regional safety leadership.
- Chair regular project HSW coordination meetings to ensure consistent communication of safety standards.
- Cascade key safety communications, lessons learned, and updates to project stakeholders.
- Conduct regular Site Safety Inspections (SSIs) using digital platforms (e.g. Novade).
- Guide project teams on risk assessments, safe systems of work, and method statement reviews.
- Report regularly on HSW matters to senior leadership and respond to incidents or regulatory engagement.
- Drive improvements through behavioural safety and culture-change initiatives.

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£ Candidate Requirements:

- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) – essential.
- Significant experience leading Health and Safety on large-scale construction projects
- Proven leadership, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive behavioural change.
- Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation, best practice, and construction safety procedures.
- Experience implementing HSW strategies across complex project environments.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in a high-profile, regulated environment.

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££ Why Apply£

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a landmark public sector build that prioritises innovation, sustainability, and best-in-class construction practices. You''ll play a key role in maintaining the highest safety standards and helping deliver a project that sets the benchmark for future developments.

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££ Interested£
Call Nicky Harris, RGB Recruitment Exeter to discuss.