Health And Safety Manager
Manchester - Hybrid
£50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
An award-winning Manchester based construction firm are looking to hire an articulate and detail-oriented professional to join their team in the role of Health And Safety Manager.
You will be joining a rapidly expanding business that can offer you a genuine career development opportunity, working in a supportive environment where your skills and knowledge will be both encouraged and developed to their full potential.
The role will cover a wide range of disciplines, and supported by a well-structured & experienced team you will be responsible for;
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage information systems to ensure building safety and maintain accurate records.
- Provide guidance and ensure compliance with safety regulations, including fire, legionella, asbestos, electrical, and gas standards.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections as part of a structured program.
- Identify building hazards and implement necessary corrective actions.
- Communicate effectively with residents about building safety.
- Foster a culture of health, safety, and well-being within the organization.
- Coordinate and evaluate disaster recovery drills.
- Ensure proper reporting of accidents, incidents, and near misses.
- Perform root cause analysis for incidents.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
- Advise employees and senior management on health, safety, and environmental issues.
- Organize site safety and environmental audits and ensure implementation of corrective measures.
- Assist in investigating incidents and accidents.
- Assess the environmental impact of operations and recommend improvements.
- Proactively seek enhancements in health, safety, and environmental performance.
- Support initiatives to boost health, safety, and environmental standards in projects and offices.
- Maintain regular communication with project teams and office managers regarding SHE matters.
Requirements
- Experience in the UK Construction and Property sectors.
- Expertise in High-Risk Buildings (HRBs) in the UK Construction Industry.
- Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022.
- Passionate about health and safety improvement with a proactive, results-driven mindset.
- Excellent communicator with a pragmatic, positive attitude.
- Self-motivated with strong accountability and result-oriented approach.
- Proficient in data logging, numerical analysis, and IT.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues.
- Experienced in conducting compliance inspections and audits.
- Willingness to travel regularly to offices and buildings within the portfolio.
- Full clean UK driving license.
- Ability to conduct thorough building inspections and audits.
- Willingness to travel to Newcastle and other cities as needed.
- Membership in a relevant organization (IOSH / IIRSM).
- Relevant CSCS Card.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and tight deadlines.
- NEBOSH Health & Safety Certification.
- Relevant Fire Safety qualification accredited by IFE or IFSM, or equivalent.