Building Safety Manager

Role: Building Safety Manager – Client Side

Salary: £50,370.00 – £56,889.00

Job Status: Full time/ Permanent

Location: Maidstone with travel across Kent

Vacancy Reference: VR/05381

Role Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Building Safety Manager to take the lead in developing and delivering a robust health and safety strategy across a large, multi-site organisation. This is a pivotal position where you’ll play a key role in ensuring compliance, promoting a positive safety culture, and supporting major construction and property projects from design through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on health and safety compliance across all building and construction activities.
• Provide expert guidance on the application of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and regular safety audits.
• Deliver engaging safety training and promote best practice at all levels.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies to maintain high safety standards.
• Support project delivery with a strong focus on safety, quality, and timelines.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent qualification).
• Chartered membership of IOSH (or working towards).
• In-depth understanding of current health and safety legislation.
• Demonstrable experience in construction or civil engineering safety.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Kent as required.

Desirable Criteria:

• Proven experience managing multiple projects to strict deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and networking skills.
• Background in working within small, collaborative teams.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and motivated health and safety professional to take ownership of a strategic role within a forward-thinking organisation. You’ll have the autonomy to shape policy, influence culture, and make a measurable impact across diverse estates and facilities projects.