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Health & Safety Manager

Posted 2 hours 12 minutes ago by Fawkes and Reece

£80,000 - £100,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Trades & Services Jobs
Essex, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 1
Job Description

Reference: VACHS2_
Posted: February 18, 2026

Actively recruiting a Health & Safety Manager to join a growing regional contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across commercial, residential, education, and public sector schemes. As our portfolio continues to expand, we are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager to lead, develop, and embed a positive safety culture across all sites and offices.

About the Health & Safety Manager role

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the company's health, safety and compliance strategy, ensuring best practice, legal compliance and continuous improvement throughout the business.

Key responsibilities for the Health & Safety Manager
  • Lead and manage all Health & Safety operations across multiple live sites
  • Develop, implement and review H&S policies, procedures and risk management systems
  • Conduct site inspections, audits and accident/incident investigations
  • Ensure compliance with current UK legalisation and industry standards
  • Provide expect advice and support to project teams and senior management
  • Deliver training, toolbox talks and ongoing coaching to promote a strong safety culture
  • Manage RAMs reviews and monitor contractor performance.
  • Liaise with external bodies, clients and regulatory authorities
About You
  • Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager (or Senior Advisor) role within construction
  • Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to influence and engage teams at all levels
  • Full UK Driving license and willingness to travel to regional sites
Whats on offer?
  • Competitive salary and car allowance / company vehicle
  • Pension and benefits package
  • The opportunity to shape and lead the H&S function in a growing business
  • A collaborative, people first working culture

Apply here or for more information contact Rebecca Giles in the London office on

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