OverviewHealth and Safety Manager. Location: St Albans, covering London and the Home Counties. Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + package. Job Type: Full time, permanent. A growing medium sized contractor is looking to appoint a Health and Safety Manager to lead its SHEQ function across London and the Home Counties. This role offers autonomy, leadership exposure and the opportunity to build and improve systems for the long term. The business already has strong SHEQ systems and processes in place. This role is about leading and improving an established function, not starting from zero, while helping drive standards forward as the company continues to grow. You will work closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team to drive standards across health and safety, environmental, quality, training and social value. The business is looking for someone who wants to build for the long term, not just maintain what is already there. You will be given the autonomy to improve systems, strengthen compliance and influence how SHEQ is embedded across the business. This role is based in St Albans and will involve a mix of office, site and operational engagement across the region.Key responsibilitiesLead the company's SHEQ function and support directors with their legal and operational responsibilitiesDevelop, implement and review health and safety policies, procedures and management systemsProduce and review RAMS and safe systems of work, including subcontractor documentation where requiredCarry out site inspections, audits and compliance checks across live and completed worksInvestigate incidents, accidents and near misses, producing reports and driving corrective actionLead and manage ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems across the businessSupport external audits, accreditations and continuous improvement activityProduce monthly SHEQ reports for senior leadership meetingsDeliver toolbox talks, inductions and SHEQ briefings where requiredCoordinate training plans and maintain workforce compliance recordsReview emergency procedures, drills, PPE standards and depot safety processesMaintain accurate SHEQ documentation in line with legal and business requirementsSupport the company's social value strategy and wider compliance objectivesWork closely with operational and commercial teams to improve standards across the businessRequirementsProven experience in a Health and Safety Manager or senior HSE role within construction, civil engineering, utilities or a related sectorStrong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and compliance requirementsExperience managing ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001Confident carrying out audits, inspections and incident investigationsAble to work closely with senior leadership and influence at all levels of the businessStrong written and verbal communication skillsNEBOSH qualification or equivalentFull UK driving licenceWhat’s on offer£50,000 - £60,000 per annum + packageRegional role with limited travel, focused on London and the Home Counties rather than a nationwide remitSenior role with autonomy and long term scopeOpportunity to shape and develop the SHEQ functionPosition within a growing business with strong leadership visibilityThis role will suit an experienced Health and Safety professional who wants a genuine long term opportunity, the backing to make improvements and the chance to become a key part of the leadership structure #J-18808-Ljbffr