Senior Health & Safety Manager

Our client, a leading Main Contractor, requires a Senior Health & Safety Manager to join their team in North London. The Senior H&S Manager will be looking after several sites valued at £5 million to £15 million and play a key part in ensuring work is completed safely and in line with company values. The successful candidate will be involved in the full project life cycle and will a leader in a business with a group turnover of £340 million. Construction methods range from demo, new build and cut & carve across a range of sectors. The successful candidate will have 5+ years experience in a leadership position working on healthcare, commercial or residential projects with a good track record. Senior Health & Safety Manager Role & Responsibilities: Help ensure the safety of all employees, contractors and visitors * Ensure ongoing legal compliance * Keep up to date with current UK H&S legislation and industry best practice * Take a lead role in maintaining/improving our overall safety performance and that of our supply chain partners * Attend all pre-commencement meetings and agree which RAMS need your review * Review Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans for new projects * Review Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) as required * Developing effective relationships with the client's H&S Representatives * Sit with and mentor site management teams in site set up, preparing H&S documents or presentations such as RAMS, toolbox talks, etc. * Perform periodic site inspections and prepare relevant audit reports * Attend internal project meeting to discuss specific issues when activities on-site require * Take the lead in accident investigations and communicate findings to the UK H&S Committee * Advice on H&S training requirements * Maintaining a comprehensive EHS management system that meets the needs and requirements of the business while satisfying the requirements of ISO:14001 and ISO:45001 Senior Health and Safety Manager Key Qualifications: * Hold relevant UK H&S qualifications * NEBOSH & IOSH * Excellent knowledge of H&S requirements in UK Construction Industry * Good knowledge of current technical building requirements * Strong drive to continuously improve systems, processes, and self-ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of people * Excellent communication and negotiation skills * Proactive with strong problem-solving ability * Effective time management To apply for this role please forward your CV to the link provided or call Julia on (phone number removed)