Health & Safety Manager in Essex

Health & Safety Manager in Essex

Essex Full-Time 55000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and enhance Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality practices across multiple sites.
  • Company: Dynamic telecoms and utilities company focused on safety culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, company van, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with strong team ethos and career growth potential.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on safety standards in a growing organisation.
  • Qualifications: NEBOSH qualification and experience in telecoms or utilities required.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.

Location: Brentwood (with ad-hoc regional travel)

Hybrid Working Available

Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 DOE

Our client is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and enhance Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) practices across a growing operational business. This is a key leadership position responsible for embedding a positive safety culture, ensuring statutory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across multiple sites within the region. This role will suit a proactive and solutions-focused H&S professional who is confident working across operational teams, engaging with stakeholders, and influencing at all levels of the organisation.

  • Safety Leadership & Culture
    • Champion a strong, values-led safety culture across the business.
    • Promote awareness through toolbox talks, training sessions and ongoing engagement initiatives.
    • Lead by example, reinforcing high standards of safe working practices and procedural compliance.
  • Compliance & Management Systems
    • Develop, review and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures and Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
    • Ensure full compliance with relevant UK legislation and industry best practice.
    • Support and maintain ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
    • Proactively identify hazards and implement control measures to mitigate operational risk and reduce external liabilities.
  • Training & Capability Development
    • Identify training needs to maintain workforce competence and compliance.
    • Deliver and coordinate H&S training across operational and management teams.
    • Provide guidance and support in the preparation and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
  • Team & Contractor Oversight
    • Provide leadership and direction to the internal H&S function, including site auditors.
    • Oversee contractor and supply chain onboarding, ensuring adherence to required safety standards.
    • Act as a key point of contact for client representatives in relation to H&S matters.
  • Monitoring, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
    • Conduct and oversee routine site inspections and audits.
    • Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
    • Produce regular performance reports, highlighting trends and recommending improvements.
    • Support senior leadership with the development of project-specific HSEQ documentation and management plans.

Candidate Profile

  • NEBOSH or equivalent qualification as a minimum.
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar senior H&S role within telecoms or utilities environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £55,000 – £70,000 DOE
  • Company Van / Car Allowance and fuel card.
  • Pension scheme and standard company benefits.
  • Increasing annual leave entitlement with service.
  • Ongoing professional development and training support.
  • A collaborative working environment with a strong team ethos.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Senior Health & Safety professional to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening HSEQ standards within a dynamic and expanding organisation.

Health & Safety Manager in Essex employer: Cranleigh Scientific

Our client is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and a supportive hybrid working environment in Brentwood. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a collaborative team culture, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive while championing a positive safety culture across the organisation. The company also provides unique benefits such as a company van or car allowance, increasing annual leave with service, and a commitment to continuous improvement in Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality practices.

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Contact Details:

Cranleigh Scientific Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Health & Safety Manager in Essex

Health & Safety Management
Telecomms / Utilities Experience
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
ISO 45001
Risk Assessment
Method Statements (RAMS)