At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety across construction projects, ensuring safe practices and compliance.
- Company: Dynamic construction firm committed to safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Generous leave, private health cover, pension contributions, and wellness support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in safety culture while working on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma and experience in construction health and safety.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
As a Health & Safety Manager, you will serve as an operational H&S manager across the cycle of construction projects from design to handover, supporting safe delivery of complex and high‑risk activities. Embedded in project teams, your role is to drive legal compliance, coach teams on risk management practices, and help embed a culture of incident and injury‑free working. You will be responsible for delivering day‑to‑day operational health and safety leadership and effective implementation of H&S controls at project level.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice and coaching to operational teams on H&S obligations and best practices
- Conduct risk assessments and develop practical control strategies
- Lead site safety inspections, investigations, and audits
- Support development and application of project‑specific safety plans
- Monitor trends and promote proactive improvement measures
- Engage with supply chain partners to ensure shared safety expectations
- Collaborate with stakeholders on digital systems, legislation, and continuous learning
Essential Credentials, Qualifications and Experience
- NEBOSH Diploma and Certified Member of IOSH (or working toward Chartered status)
- Proven experience delivering health and safety in complex construction environments, preferably with a principal contractor or Tier 1 supply chain.
- Strong interpersonal and coaching skills
- Ability to influence operational decision‑making
- Skilled in interpreting data, reporting trends, and managing incident closures
- Understanding of ISO 45001 and compliance frameworks
- Qualification in auditing and incident investigation desirable
- Experience in managing specific construction risk areas (e.g. MEP installation, logistics, temporary works, lifting operations, or other high‑risk activities) is desirable
Essential Skills
- Skilled in interpreting data, reporting trends, and managing incident closures
Essential Knowledge
- Understanding of ISO 45001 and compliance frameworks
Essential Experience
- Demonstrable experience managing safety across construction projects
Essential Behaviours
- Strong interpersonal and coaching skills
- Ability to influence operational decision‑making
We will provide:
- Up to 10% employer pension contribution
- Private medical health benefit
- Enhanced parental leave
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
- 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
- Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
- 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
- Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gyms nationwide
Please note that due to the nature of this role, national security vetting procedures apply, and a full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate.
Health & Safety Manager in Stafford employer: Bovis Group
As a Health & Safety Manager, you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that prioritises safety and employee wellbeing. Our company offers a robust benefits package, including a generous pension contribution, private medical health benefits, and enhanced parental leave, all while fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Located at the heart of the construction industry, we are committed to supporting our teams with the resources they need to ensure safe project delivery and a fulfilling career path.
