Health and Safety Manager

The Health and Safety Manager (Facilities Services) will play a pivotal role in ensuring projects comply with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 across client work. Working within the Facilities Services Team, this position involves coordinating design risk management, advising duty holders and supporting the delivery of projects where the consultancy acts as Principal Contractor. The role will also include auditing risk assessments and method statements associated with non CDM projects as well as undertaking work quality audits. The role demands strong technical knowledge, organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders to maintain the highest standards of health and safety.

CDM Coordination

• Prepare, review, and maintain Construction Phase Plans (CPP) and associated documentation.
• Coordinate pre-construction information and ensure effective communication between clients, designers and contractors.
• Verify contractor competence and manage compliance audits throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as the primary point of contact for CDM-related queries and provide expert advice to dutyholders.
• Oversee site health and safety arrangements when acting as Principal Contractor, including RAMS reviews and site inspections.
• Ensure statutory notifications (e.g., F10) are submitted and updated as required.
• Compile and hand over the Health & Safety File at project completion.
• Facilitate regular progress meetings to maintain engagement and compliance.
• Provide regular reports to senior management and recommend improvements.

Risk Assessment & Method Statement Audits

• Examine contractor-provided risk assessments and method statements for adequacy and compliance before work begins.
• Verify that contractors are competent and qualified to carry out the work safely.
• Audit contractors' adherence to health and safety standards and ISO-accredited management systems during site visits.
• Encourage and oversee on-site dynamic risk assessments for changing conditions.

Work Quality Audits

• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor health and safety standards and workmanship quality.
• Check compliance with PPE requirements and ensure proper use and maintenance.
• Audit adherence to site safety arrangements.
• Verify that work activities align with approved risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Undertake quality audits to confirm contractor works meet specification and legal standards.
• Identify and address non-conformities promptly, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain systematic records of audits, inspections and remedial actions.

The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate behaviours that reflect our core values. Our colleagues are approachable and optimistic, focusing on solutions. We listen to understand client needs, delivering expert guidance and a high-quality service. We foster collaboration by sharing knowledge openly and supporting others to thrive by sharing well-considered feedback. We continuously strive for improvement by being open to challenge, being curious and focusing on innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015, health & safety legislation, and risk management.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent) with proven experience managing CDM duties and multi-contractor projects.
• Ability to produce accurate compliance documentation and reports; competent in safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, resilient, and able to work independently with integrity.
• Strong IT proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with digital compliance tools or CAFM systems.
• Experience with dashboards, reporting tools, and property/facilities management is an advantage.
• Membership of a recognised professional body preferred.

Compensation and Working Conditions

• Salary: £45,000 per annum
• Location: Home Based with travel in the UK required
• Working Pattern: 8:30am to 5pm
• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday in addition to usual bank holidays.
• Wellbeing: Health cash plan, company sick pay scheme, gym discounts, cycle to work scheme, mental health first aiders and an enhanced employee assistance programme
• Financial: Salary sacrifice pension scheme and exclusive shopping discounts through MyVantify our benefits platform
• Family: We enhance statutory entitlements for family leave policies, regular opportunities to support our charity partner - Mind, you'll be covered by our group life insurance for 3 x your annual salary and we offer a one-off 2 week period of paid leave for a life event when you complete 5 years of service
• Community: Volunteer days and religious holiday swaps
• Social: We host an annual conference to get the whole business together as well as our team of Social Champions who arrange regular events for inside and outside of work
• Development: We'll cover the cost of a professional membership fee, support your personal and professional development and provide you with access to our online learning library

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