Health and Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

Salary: -60,000 + Package
Location: Cannock
Reporting To: Managing Director / Operations Director

We are a medium-sized main contractor specialising in industrial refurbishment projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of our health and safety function and provide strong leadership across multiple projects.

This role is suited to a confident and proactive professional who can hit the ground running, work independently, and support operational teams in maintaining the highest standards of health and safety compliance.

• Lead and manage the company''s health and safety systems and procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Advise project teams on legal requirements, risk management, and best practice.
• Review and approve RAMS and other safety documentation.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks, training, and safety briefings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Support client audits, accreditations, and pre-qualification submissions.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the business.

• Proven Health & Safety management experience within the construction industry.
• Experience working for a main contractor, ideally within industrial refurbishment or industrial construction environments.
• Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Ability to influence site teams and drive compliance across multiple projects.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and reporting skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum requirement)
• Membership of IOSH (preferred)

We are looking for a practical, hands-on professional who can quickly establish themselves within the business, support our project teams, and drive continual improvement in health and safety performance.