Health, Safety & Compliance Manager

Location: East Midlands (Office-based with occasional site travel) Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per annum (DOE) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

An established and growing multi-industry organisation is seeking a Health, Safety & Compliance Manager to lead and develop its Health, Safety, Environmental, and Compliance function. This is a brand-new role offering a genuine opportunity to shape, implement, and continuously improve processes across a diverse operational portfolio, including construction, maintenance, refurbishment, civils, and associated services.

Predominantly office-based in the East Midlands, the role involves occasional travel to regional sites. Working closely with senior leadership, you will act as the company’s competent person for Health & Safety, providing expert advice, driving compliance, and embedding a positive and proactive safety culture throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

* Lead and develop the organisation-wide Health, Safety & Compliance strategy.

* Act as the competent person under the Health and Safety at Work Act and provide authoritative guidance to senior management and operational teams.

* Promote a positive safety culture, encouraging engagement and open reporting across all departments.

* Attend senior management meetings, providing KPI reports and actionable insights.

Policies, Procedures & Compliance

* Develop, implement, and review Health & Safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work in line with current legislation and industry best practice.

* Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015, ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001), and relevant statutory requirements including PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, LEV, DSE, fire safety, and first aid.

* Maintain accurate and controlled documentation within the Integrated Management System.

* Liaise with regulatory bodies, insurers, and external auditors as required.

Risk Management & CDM

* Produce, review, and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).

* Prepare and maintain Construction Phase Plans (CPPs).

* Oversee implementation of site rules, welfare arrangements, emergency procedures, and controls for high-risk activities.

Auditing & Continuous Improvement

* Conduct internal audits, site inspections, and technical audits of workmanship and compliance.

* Track non-conformances and corrective actions to completion.

* Use audit data and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Incident & Environmental Management

* Manage accident, incident, and near-miss reporting, including RIDDOR compliance.

* Lead investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective/preventative measures.

* Oversee environmental compliance in line with ISO 14001 and company policy.

Candidate Requirements

* NEBOSH National General Certificate (essential); NEBOSH Diploma or working towards (preferred).

* Proven experience in a senior Health, Safety & Compliance role within construction, civils, maintenance, or similar operational environments.

* Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM 2015, ISO management systems, and risk management principles.

* Experience preparing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans.

* Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels, including senior leadership.

* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

* Willingness to travel regionally as required.

* First Aid at Work and Fire Marshal certification desirable (training can be provided).

What the Role Offers

* Competitive salary of £50,000–£55,000 (DOE).

* Permanent, full-time position (Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week).

* Office-based role with regional site exposure.

* The opportunity to build and shape the Health, Safety & Compliance function within a growing organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional ready to take ownership of a function and make a lasting impact within a dynamic and expanding business