About the Role
GDS Partners are recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a growing Main Contractor operating across a diverse portfolio of construction projects throughout London.
The company delivers projects across residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, public works, and sport & leisure sectors, and is looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional who can combine strategic office-based responsibilities with a strong site presence.
This is a key position within the business, based at the company’s London City Centre office, with regular travel to live projects across London. The successful candidate will also manage and support a team of Health & Safety Advisors.
Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage Health & Safety across multiple construction projects throughout London.
- Manage and support a team of Health & Safety Advisors, ensuring consistent standards across all sites.
- Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
- Provide practical Health & Safety advice and guidance to project teams, site management and senior leadership.
- Review and develop Health & Safety policies, procedures, RAMS and associated documentation.
- Ensure all projects remain compliant with current UK Health & Safety legislation and company standards.
- Lead on accident, incident and near-miss investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Monitor Health & Safety performance and provide clear reporting and recommendations to senior management.
- Support the ongoing development of a positive and proactive Health & Safety culture across the business.
- Maintain a strong presence on site while also managing office-based Health & Safety responsibilities.
Requirements - 5+ years’ experience in construction Health & Safety.
- Relevant Health & Safety qualification, such as NEBOSH, NVQ or equivalent.
- Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and construction regulations.
- Previous experience working across multiple live construction projects.
- Experience managing or mentoring Health & Safety Advisors is highly desirable.
- Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder-management skills.
- Comfortable balancing office-based responsibilities with a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground approach.
- Main Contractor experience would be highly advantageous.
What’s on Offer - £70,000 – £75,000 + Package
- Opportunity to join a growing Main Contractor with an expanding London project portfolio.
- Senior Health & Safety position with genuine responsibility and influence across the business.
- Opportunity to manage and develop an existing Health & Safety team.
- Long-term career progression within a growing construction company.
For more information or to discuss the opportunity confidentially, please contact:
Eamonn Burns
GDS Partners
eamonn@gdspartnersltd.com
+44 7463 055936
