Health & Safety Manager in Grays

The HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment and Quality) Manager will be responsible for leading and managing all HSEQ activities across construction projects in accordance with UK legislation, company policies, and client requirements. Reporting directly to the Project Director/Project Manager, the HSEQ Manager will work closely with the site management team to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and quality assurance are maintained throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires a proactive and visible presence on site to promote a positive safety culture, ensure compliance with statutory obligations, and support the delivery of the project safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. The HSEQ Manager will liaise with site management, contractors, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure all works are carried out in accordance with current UK construction regulations and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project HSEQ Management System in line with company procedures and UK legislation.
• Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, CDM Regulations 2015, Environmental Protection Act, and all other applicable UK regulations.
• Advise the project management team on all HSEQ matters relating to construction activities.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety observations to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing HSEQ training to employees and subcontractors.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with project HSEQ requirements.
• Maintain and manage all site health and safety documentation, ensuring records are accurate, up to date, and readily available for inspection.
• Ensure construction phase plans, permits to work, inspection records, training records, COSHH assessments, lifting documentation, plant certification, and statutory registers are properly maintained and filed.
• Manage the preparation, review, and close-out of HSEQ files and ensure all documentation is retained in accordance with company procedures and legal requirements.
• Coordinate document control for health and safety files, ensuring revisions and updates are communicated effectively across the project team.
• Support the compilation and handover of the Health & Safety File in accordance with CDM 2015 requirements at project completion.
• Maintain accurate HSEQ records, reports, statistics, and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Support environmental management initiatives including waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability objectives.
• Ensure quality assurance procedures and inspection regimes are implemented and maintained throughout the project.
• Attend client meetings, progress meetings, and regulatory inspections as required.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and workforce engagement across the site.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HSEQ management role within the UK construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and construction regulations, particularly CDM 2015.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH Diploma essential.
• Relevant qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or Construction Management.
• Experience working on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and site-based HSEQ compliance.
• Strong understanding of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 management systems.