Job Description

About the Client
SSA Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established construction and infrastructure business with an established presence across the region.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take responsibility for Health & Safety across their Construction, Asbestos and Surfacing divisions, covering operations across Hull, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional to take a senior position within an established business and play a key role in developing, implementing and maintaining high standards of Health & Safety across a diverse range of projects and operational environments.

The Role
As Health & Safety Manager, you will have overall responsibility for providing strategic and practical Health & Safety leadership across the Construction, Asbestos and Surfacing divisions.

You will work closely with senior management, operational teams, project managers and site management to ensure Health & Safety standards are consistently maintained, risks are effectively managed and the business remains compliant with relevant legislation and industry best practice.

The role will involve regular travel across Hull, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, making it ideal for an experienced H&S professional who enjoys a varied, hands-on management position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Health & Safety across the Construction, Asbestos and Surfacing divisions.
• Develop, implement and continually improve Health & Safety policies, procedures and systems.
• Provide professional Health & Safety advice and guidance to senior management and operational teams.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Monitor Health & Safety performance across multiple sites and divisions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety legislation, regulations and company standards.
• Review and oversee Risk Assessments, Method Statements and safe systems of work.
• Identify key risks across the business and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Lead and oversee accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor Health & Safety performance.
• Deliver and coordinate Health & Safety training, toolbox talks, inductions and briefings.
• Develop and monitor Health & Safety KPIs and performance reporting.
• Identify trends and areas for improvement and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure actions are effectively closed out.
• Work closely with operational managers to ensure Health & Safety is embedded into day-to-day operations.
• Provide guidance on Health & Safety requirements relating to construction, surfacing and asbestos activities.
• Promote a positive and proactive Health & Safety culture throughout the business.
• Keep the business informed of changes to legislation, guidance and industry best practice.
• Travel regularly between sites across Hull, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Health & Safety Manager or Senior H&S professional within the construction industry or a similar operational environment.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent is essential.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Extensive experience conducting site inspections, audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Strong knowledge of RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Experience managing and investigating accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Proven ability to provide Health & Safety leadership across multiple sites or divisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Practical and commercially aware approach to Health & Safety.
• Experience developing and implementing Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Experience monitoring Health & Safety performance and KPIs.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience within construction, surfacing, highways, asbestos or civil engineering would be highly advantageous.
• IOSH membership, ideally TechIOSH, GradIOSH or CMIOSH, would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Permanent senior position within an established and growing business.
• Responsibility for Health & Safety across Construction, Asbestos and Surfacing divisions.
• Opportunity to influence and develop Health & Safety strategy across the business.
• Varied, hands-on management role with a regional remit.
• Coverage across Hull, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Long-term career progression.
• Supportive and professional working environment.