Job Title: Health and Safety Manager – Fit Out Contractor (Permanent)
Location: Central London
Salary: Up to £80,000 + Benefits
About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager to join a rapidly growing and successful fit-out contractor based in Central London. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary of up to £80,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
As the Health and Safety Manager, you will oversee and manage the Health and Safety policy across the company’s 4 divisions, ensuring a strong safety culture from tender stages through to site roll-out. This is an incredible opportunity to take ownership of health and safety across a variety of projects and divisions, make a real impact, and implement change within a forward-thinking and ambitious company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and manage the company’s Health and Safety policies across all 4 divisions.
- Lead and manage the health and safety function from tender stage through to project completion.
- Ensure that the company complies with all health and safety regulations, legislation, and industry best practices.
- Provide proactive health and safety advice and guidance to project teams, ensuring a consistent approach to safety across the company.
- Carry out regular site inspections to ensure safety standards are adhered to, identifying and addressing any risks.
- Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for staff and contractors to promote a culture of safety.
- Liaise with external regulators, insurers, and other key stakeholders to maintain the company’s safety standards.
- Ensure all health and safety documentation is up-to-date and accessible, including risk assessments, method statements, and safety reports.
- Champion a zero-accident culture, encouraging employees to actively participate in improving safety standards.
- Monitor and report on safety performance, tracking key metrics and implementing improvements where necessary.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager in the construction or fit-out sector, with a strong understanding of health and safety legislation and policies.
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in health and safety management.
- A strong track record of managing health and safety across multiple divisions and projects.
- Excellent knowledge of site safety procedures and risk management techniques.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of health and safety management.
- A proactive, solution-oriented approach to managing health and safety challenges.
- Membership of a relevant health and safety professional body (e.g., IOSH) is preferred but not essential.
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary of up to £80,000 + benefits.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact and effect real change in the company.
- Work with a dynamic and growing team within a successful fit-out contractor.
- Excellent career progression opportunities within a forward-thinking company.
- A chance to shape and influence the health and safety culture across a variety of exciting and challenging projects.
If you are an experienced Health and Safety Manager looking for the next step in your career, where you can make a tangible impact and drive safety excellence, we want to hear from you.