Health And Safety Manager

We are strategy, design and build experts. Our team creates and delivers inspiring workplaces, making work amazing for people and businesses. We help organisations turn groundbreaking ideas into reality, by delivering high quality, professional work at every stage of the Design and Build process. Over the past 30 years we’ve built a reputation for being a trusted and respected partner that genuinely cares about improving workplaces for people. What sets us apart is the quality of our people and our ability to bring together different perspectives and areas of expertise to deliver solutions that meet the particular needs of our clients. We operate on projects all across the UK.

Core Purpose

The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for leading and driving TSK’s Health and Safety strategy, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements and ISO 45001, and embedding a proactive, high-performing safety culture across the business in line with TSK’s ambition to be a market leader in the fit-out industry.

Key Activities

• Take full ownership of the Health and Safety function, driving continuous improvement in culture, standards, and performance.
• Manage, maintain and continuously improve the Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001 requirements.
• Develop, review and implement company-wide risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Drive behavioural safety initiatives informed by audit findings, incident trends, and HSE guidance.
• Lead and implement the company Health and Safety training strategy, identifying competencies and arranging appropriate training.
• Undertake regular site visits for Southern based projects, carrying out audits in line with i-Audit and TSK Way standards.
• Review Construction Phase Plans, RAMS, and compliance documentation at both pre- and post-contract stages.
• Provide competent Health and Safety advice and support to pre-construction teams, project delivery teams, subcontractors, design teams, and Board members.
• Provide Health and Safety advice to clients where required, maintaining TSK’s professional reputation.
• Support and coach delivery teams in compliance with CDM Regulations, including design risk management.
• Review subcontractor RAMS/SSOWs and assess the effectiveness of approval processes during audits.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of behavioural safety initiatives to ensure effectiveness and practicality.
• Chair bi-annual Safety Committee meetings, preparing agendas and issuing minutes to relevant stakeholders.
• Lead the annual RoSPA submission process.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, producing high-quality reports and implementing corrective actions.
• Liaise with insurers regarding civil claims as required.
• Produce and present monthly accident and incident statistics to the Board.
• Liaise with the HSE and other enforcing authorities where necessary.
• Support ISO re-certification audits in conjunction with the Compliance Manager.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and industry best practice, actively communicating updates across the business.
• Attend Health and Safety events to ensure that industry best practice is applied within the organisation.
• Engage regularly with operational teams to support compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Report weekly to the Nia Meredith, Head of Standards, to support operational governance and performance reporting.

Strengths, Skills, Competencies

• Proven experience in Health and Safety within the construction and fit-out sector.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations and their practical application.
• Experience advising on safe access systems, including tube and fit and mobile tower scaffolding.
• Knowledge of asbestos management and lifting operations (including mobile crane planning).
• Up-to-date understanding of current legislation and emerging industry developments.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including Board and client level.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports.
• Effective planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence and resilience when dealing with challenging or confrontational situations.
• Collaborative, relationship-led approach to driving behavioural and cultural change.
• Flexibility to manage fluctuating workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to supporting design risk management and pre-construction activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma (essential)
• Chartered Membership (desirable)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Flexibility to travel nationally, including periodic visits to Head Office in Manchester

Key deliverables (Measures of Success)

• The Health and Safety Manager is successful when:
• Accident and incident rates are consistently low or improving.
• The business maintains full compliance with all applicable health and safety legislation and standards.
• A strong, positive safety culture is embedded across the organisation.
• Training, engagement and awareness initiatives are actively delivered and effective.
• All incidents and near-misses are reported, investigated, and communicated accurately and promptly.

Key Resources

Reports directly to the Head of Standards, who provides strategic oversight, escalation support, and professional development guidance. Works across a national portfolio of projects, requiring regular travel and site presence to maintain visibility and influence.

Equal Opportunities

At TSK Group, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives to work. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, including (but not limited to) those who are neurodiverse, physically disabled, and from diverse cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. We welcome applicants of any age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, religion or belief, and socioeconomic background. Our goal is to provide a supportive, inclusive environment where each person’s needs are respected, and where all employees can thrive through flexible working arrangements, individualised support, and a culture that values everyone’s unique contributions.

If you’re looking for a place where you can thrive and be yourself, we’d love for you to consider joining us.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Critical Illness cover
• A range of wellbeing services including EAP, Bereavement support, 24-hour GP service and more
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car leasing scheme
• 2 volunteer days in addition to generous holiday allowance
• £750 annual development allowance to support your professional development
• £500 recruitment referral bonus
• Active social calendar