Health & Safety Manager vacancy in London and Cambridgeshire (192jc)

Overview

Health and Safety Manager (192jc) London and Cambridgeshire – up to GBP65k + BenefitsAre you a military veteran with a strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to looking after your team? Your skills could be the perfect fit for my client''s Health and Safety Manager role within the fit–out sector. They are looking for someone with proven leadership and risk management experience who can champion safety across multiple high–profile construction projects. You''ll be the trusted advisor ensuring standards are not only met but exceeded – keeping people safe and projects moving.

What You''ll Be Doing

Leading site inspections and audits, making sure safety always comes first.

Reviewing and improving risk assessments and method statements.

Investigating incidents and implementing corrective measures.

Coaching project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to build a strong safety culture.

Supporting training delivery, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.

Helping maintain industry–leading accreditations (ISO45001, RoSPA, etc.).

What they are looking for

NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety (or equivalent). Essential

Tech IOSH membership (or working towards). Essential

SMSTS qualification.

First Aid at Work certificate.

A full UK driving licence.

Previous construction or engineering leadership experience – military background highly valued.

If you''ve recently transitioned from the Forces and have a strong safety/leadership record, they are keen to hear from you. They can support you with civilian sector experience.

What’s in It for You

Structured career development with training and CPD support.

Exposure to high–profile, complex interior fit–out projects.

Supportive, team–focused working environment.

Private medical cover (including GP scheme), insurance, and pension.

Travel expenses and mileage reimbursement.

Employee assistance programme and wellbeing perks.

Discounts on gyms, shopping, and more.

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, plus a Christmas shutdown on top of leave entitlement.

Why veterans

Leadership: You''ll be trusted to influence teams and make safety–first decisions.

Risk Management: Translating operational risk experience into construction safety.

Communication: Your ability to brief, instruct, and guide teams is invaluable.

Adaptability: Every site is different – just like every posting.

About the roleThis would be an ideal role for someone who has either construction knowledge in the military (e.g., Royal Engineer SNCO) or someone who has gained such experience since leaving the forces. The previous holder of this role was an ex-RE SNCO who had a long career with the company before retiring.

How to applyFor more information, please contact Jean–Claude Hedouin at Ex–Mil Recruitment Ltd. on, or via the website.

TestimonialsJ Walker

A very big thank you to Jean–Claude and Ex Mil recruitment, posted a Job advertisement on LinkedIn and within days of submitting my CV to him an interview was secured. Post interview follow up was fantastic not only feedback given but also an offer of employment followed it, absolutely understands military background and how and where best to place Ex service personnel in our transition into civilian street.

Corey

Having had a woeful experience with a number recruitment consultants and companies phishing and farming data from job sites such as CV Library Indeed and Total Jobs who phone up have an initial conversation promise the world and then never hear from them again it was a delight to deal with both Dan and JC at Ex Mil Recruitment. Genuine honest conversation, with communication throughout the whole process from initial contact, introduction and right through to placement. I couldn''t recommend the team enough genuinely would recommend the team at Ex Mil whether you''re an employer seeking candidates or seeking a new ..... full job details .....