Health & Safety Manager

Project-Based Health & Safety Manager – Flagship Commercial Fit-Out

Location: Central London
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000

4Site Recruitment is looking for a Project-Based Health & Safety Manager to oversee a flagship £60m commercial fit-out project near Liverpool Street. This is an opportunity to work with a well-established main contractor on a high-profile scheme in central London.

As the H&S Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all health and safety regulations are adhered to on-site, working closely with the project team to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.

• Implement and manage H&S policies and procedures in line with UK regulations.

• Assist in the ongoing development and updates to the Construction Phase Plan as the project progresses.

• Oversee the review and implementation of the fire safety plan, ensuring emergency and evacuation procedures are regularly updated and practiced.

• Conduct formal weekly health and safety site inspections, followed by debrief sessions with the site management team.

• Identify staff training needs and develop a tailored training plan for the site management team.

• Work closely with the site management team to identify risks, ensuring safe systems of work are in place and maintained.

• Manage and take responsibility for all health and safety standards on site, ensuring a safe environment at all times, particularly access routes.

• Monitor and manage subcontractor compliance with required toolbox talks and ensure they are delivered to all site workers.

• Manage the induction process for new personnel on site, ensuring all workers receive a comprehensive induction.

• Investigate incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions where required.

• Maintain accurate H&S records, including risk assessments and method statements.

• Ensure Sub-Contractors are adequately prepared to undertake their tasks, including reviewing risk assessments and method statements.

• Facilitate and chair bi-weekly 'black hat' safety meetings, ensuring safety concerns are addressed and actioned promptly.

• Stay abreast of changes in legislation, codes of practice, and industry best practice.

• Attend daily activity briefings, offering expert advice and guidance on health and safety.

• Support the management team during HSE inspections, audits, and incident investigations.

• Emergency first aid (1 day)

• 2-3 years of experience in health and safety within construction, preferably in commercial fit-out.

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent.

• SMSTS – Site Management Safety Training Scheme.

• CSCS Card (Health & Safety).

• Strong knowledge of UK HSE regulations.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Ability to work proactively within a site-based role.

• Fire Safety qualifications (desirable).

• First Aid at Work certification (desirable).

• Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) (desirable).

• Salary of £45,000 - £60,000, depending on experience.

• The chance to work on a flagship commercial project in central London.

• A supportive and professional site team.

If you meet the criteria and are interested in this role, send your CV to (url removed), and I will call you for a confidential discussion.