Health and Safety Manager

Location: On site / Caterham, UK

job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Engineering | Health & Safety

Salary: Competitive salary

Who are Croudace Homes?

Croudace Homes is a family-owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we’re committed to building high-quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time.

At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect & continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on well-being and work-life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed - because when our people thrive, so does our business. We’re proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.

Health & Safety Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our team at our Head Office in Caterham.

You’ll play a key part in driving a positive Health and Safety culture across the business, helping to ensure our developments remain safe, compliant and aligned with best practice. Working across multiple sites, you’ll carry out inspections, audits and investigations, providing practical guidance and support to site teams, contractors and senior stakeholders to continually improve standards and performance.

As part of our Health & Safety team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across Legal, Internal Audit & Compliance, Facilities, HR, Finance, Corporate Affairs and IT, as well as teams involved in land acquisition, pre-construction, construction, sales and customer care; offering expert advice and assurance at every stag, and helping to ensure a consistent and proactive approach to health and safety.

Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety, you’ll support and enhance our health and safety framework through activities including health and safety meetings, reporting system management, training delivery, contractor engagement, and the development of policies and procedures.

If you’re passionate about creating safe working environments, enjoy building strong relationships, and want to make a real impact within a growing housebuilding business, we’d love to hear from you.

Skills & knowledge you'll bring

• TechIOSH membership as a minimum, preferably working towards (or already have) full CMIOSH membership
• Significant experience (approx 5-8 years) in a similar construction health and safety role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to build collaborative relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Self motivated and passionate about health and safety
• Comfortable working autonomously whilst assisting multiple teams

In return for your skills and dedication, you’ll receive a competitive package that includes (role dependant):

• 26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Discretionary bonus to recognise your performance and contribution
• Flexible working options, offering greater control over your hours and location
• Wellbeing benefits: discounted gym membership, a *health cash plan (with cover for children), *private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling, bi-annual health checks
• Life assurance cover of up to 8x your annual salary
• Up to three paid volunteer days each year to get involved in meaningful community projects
• Training and development opportunities, including support for professional memberships and continued career progression
• Enhanced Family Friendly leave options, recognising that starting or growing a family takes many forms
• Vehicle allowance (role dependant) with free onsite parking and free electric car charging
• Everything else: *retail discount platform, free fruit in the office, monthly Friday fun and cakes raising money for nominated charities, fund match for charity sponsorship, dress for your day where applicable, and modern offices that facilitate collaborative working
• *dependent on length of service

At Croudace, we don't just build homes - we build fulfilling careers. Whether you're starting out or bringing years of experience, you'll find a workplace that genuinely supports your development and celebrates your success. If you'd like to find out more about this role, please don't hesitate to get in touch at recruitment@Croudace.co.uk

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