Health and Safety Manager - #2122536

Health and Safety Manager

London

£70k per annum

ENB are supporting a well established construction business in London who are currently recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join on a full time, permanent basis.

Specifically seeking someone with a strong background in groundworks, reinforced concrete frames or civil engineering, who understands the challenges and pace of their industry and can quickly integrate into the business.

The successful candidate will be undertaking independent site safety inspections, engaging with site management teams and providing practical health and safety support therefore industry knowledge is essential.

The ideal candidate will need to have:

• Significant experience in a Health & Safety Manager or Senior Health & Safety Advisor role within the groundworks, RC frame, or civil engineering sector.
• A thorough understanding of the hazards associated with excavation works, temporary works, lifting operations, buried services, plant operations, reinforced concrete frame construction, drainage, deep excavations, and demolition interfaces.
• Experience of carrying out detailed site safety inspections, audits, behavioural observations, and accident/incident investigations.
• The confidence to challenge poor standards whilst building positive relationships with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Site Managers and Supervisors.
• A practical, solutions focused approach to improving standards rather than simply policing compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of CDM 2015, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated construction legislation.
• Strong report writing, communication, and influencing skills.
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel to projects throughout London and the Home Counties.

The following qualifications and professional memberships are preferred:

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (minimum).
• NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice (or equivalent).
• IOSH membership at CertIOSH or Chartered (CMIOSH) level is desirable; however, candidates with demonstrable groundworks and civil engineering experience will be considered regardless of membership grade.
• Temporary Works awareness or experience, including knowledge of BS 5975, would be advantageous.
• Experience working for a principal groundworks or civil engineering contractor is essential.