Health And Safety Manager

The Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the company’s Health & Safety strategy, with a strong focus on cultural change and team development. This role goes beyond compliance; it is about leading people, influencing behaviour, and building a confident, safety-driven workforce that supports our long-term growth.

You will work closely with site teams, supervisors, scaffolders, office staff, and senior management to create a consistent, positive safety mindset throughout the company.

Key Responsibilities

Culture Development

• Help develop a proactive, positive safety culture across all levels of the company.
• Work with senior leaders to mentor supervisors and site teams, building ownership and confidence in safe working practices.
• Write and deliver engaging toolbox talks, presentations, and training sessions for both internal staff and clients.

Safety & Leadership Strategy

• Develop, review, and implement the company’s Health & Safety policies, systems, and procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement programmes to align with industry best practice.
• Drive initiatives to reduce incidents and improve safety performance.
• Provide strategic input to senior leadership to support company growth from a safety perspective.

Company Compliance

• Plan and conduct regular site audits across all live projects.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, and company procedures.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; produce reports and manage follow-up actions.
• Liaise with clients and principal contractors regarding safety expectations and performance.
• Work closely with the Operations and Contracts teams to embed safety into planning and resourcing.
• Support pre-start meetings, RAMS production, and project risk planning.
• Promote open communication, positive engagement, and recognition of safe behaviour throughout the business.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a safety role within the scaffolding or wider construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of TG20, SG4, Working at Height regulations, and related industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver cultural change or behavioural-based safety initiatives.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage and influence teams at all levels, particularly site-based staff.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (essential) and actively working towards a Level 6 qualification.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to help shape a growing company\’s culture, systems, and future direction.
• A supportive leadership team committed to development and improvement.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction