Health and Safety Manager (H&S)

Health and Safety Manager | Landscaping & Construction | Up to £60,000 + Benefits   Are you an experienced Health and Safety Manager looking to join a thriving, design-led commercial landscaping and construction business?   This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the H&S culture across a dynamic company working on high-specification urban and green infrastructure projects. If you’re passionate about creating safe environments and influencing best practice across varied worksites, this role is for you. What You’ll Be Doing (The Role)   You’ll play a critical role in embedding and developing health and safety standards across all business operations, covering landscape construction, maintenance, and specialist playground builds. Lead and manage all aspects of Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) compliance across multiple sites and service divisions. Carry out regular site audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure full legislative compliance. Champion a proactive H&S culture through training, toolbox talks, and ongoing education of staff and subcontractors. Update and maintain company H&S policies, RAMS, and accident/incident reporting systems. Liaise with project managers and senior leadership to review and improve site practices and risk management. Act as the point of contact for external regulatory bodies and ensure all documentation is audit-ready. About You   We’re looking for a hands-on, proactive professional with a background in safety leadership across landscaping, construction, or facilities sectors. NEBOSH General Certificate (essential); IOSH Membership or higher preferred. Experience in a Health and Safety Manager or Advisor role across construction, civils, or landscaping environments. Confident leading audits, investigations, and training across multi-site operations. Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations, PPE, and RAMS. Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to engage with teams at all levels. Full UK driving licence – you’ll be visiting sites across London and the South East. About the Company   This is a long-established, design-and-build company based in Bexleyheath who deliver award-winning landscaping and play environments for commercial clients across London and the South East. Known for its high-profile roof terraces, playgrounds, and living walls, the business operates at the intersection of construction, sustainability, and creative design. With a friendly, values-led team and ambitious growth plans, this is a company where your input will be visible and valued.   What’s In It For You? Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience Benefits package Flexible working options and autonomous role Ongoing training and CPD opportunities A collaborative and positive company culture Projects that span corporate HQs, public realm, and educational environments How to Apply   Ready to take ownership of H&S in a fast-growing, people-focused company? Apply today and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours to discuss your experience and the next steps