Senior Health & Safety Manager

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Health & Safety Manager to join the UKs leading regional contractor in Malvern.

The company:

Our client is a national construction company and family-owned business that has a passion for innovation and a drive for achieving excellence. They have been in business for over 30 years and work across a variety of sectors, including: Commercial, Leisure, Education, Healthcare, Residential and Retail.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Technical Director, this is a key leadership role responsible for driving continuous improvement in health and safety standards across the business.

This position plays a vital role in enhancing our clients reputation for innovation and excellence in construction, while ensuring the safety of their workforce, supply chain, and the wider public. The successful candidate will lead a team of Health & Safety Managers and act as the central point of contact for all health and safety matters across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for all health and safety matters across the Group
• Lead and support a team of Health & Safety Managers (direct management of 2 team members within a wider team of 7)
• Conduct regular site visits and audits (typically 2-3 sites per day) to monitor compliance and drive improvement
• Identify risks proactively and escalate concerns to senior leadership
• Deliver internal training (e.g. asbestos awareness)
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and best practice
• Prepare and present monthly health & safety reports to the Board
• Review supply chain performance and drive improvements
• Lead investigations into major incidents and share learnings across projects
• Liaise with external bodies including HSE and insurance brokers
• Support bid teams with health and safety input

Secondary Responsibilities

• Support accreditation processes (e.g. CHAS) and quality initiatives
• Contribute to corporate social responsibility activities
• Provide crisis management support
• Act as a Mental Health First Aider, working alongside HR
• Engage with subcontractors to improve health and safety performance

About You

• NEBOSH qualified and Chartered (essential)
• 10-15 years' experience in health & safety
• Background in construction preferred, but candidates from other sectors (e.g. manufacturing, NHS) with transferable skills will be considered
• Strong communicator with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to identify and mitigate risk
• Leadership or management experience desirable, but not essential

Working Pattern

• 2-3 days per week in the office
• Remaining time spent on-site across live projects

Salary & Company benefits:

Salary / Package: 70,000 - 90,000 + 6000 car allowance and PMI

27 days (+BHs) annual leave, Car Leasing scheme via salary sacrifice (Octopus), Death in Service (4x), Cycle to Work, Cash Plan (claim back), Pension 3% Ee / 5% Er

Our Clients Values:

• Family: Supporting each other and celebrating success together
• Safety: Always our number one priority
• Honesty: Acting with integrity and respect
• Collaboration: Working in partnership to achieve shared goals
• Forward-Thinking: Embracing innovation and improvement
• Sustainability: Acting responsibly for the future

This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with clear succession planning, as part of a well-established and respected organisation. You'll have the chance to influence strategy, shape safety culture, and make a real impact across the business.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a member of our team will respond to you.

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