Health & Safety Manager
28 days ago
Consett
The rewards and benefits on offer: • Immediate start available, • Company car, • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement., • Collaborative and supportive work environment., • Private medical insurance MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious engineering client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Health & Safety Manager to strengthen their team. If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional, apply now for an immediate response! The job you’ll do: • Provide leadership across site operations, ensuring compliance, robust risk management and continuous improvement., • Play a key part in shaping the safety performance of various divisions., • Develop, maintain and oversee the company’s H&S Management System, ensuring all procedures, safe systems of work and documented processes are current and effective., • Supporting Contracts Managers, Supervisors and Operatives., • Guide, support and develop the H&S team, ensuring professional growth, coordination and consistent standards., • Produce and review H&S documentation including Method Statements, Risk Assessments, CPPs and site induction materials for projects., • Plan and complete regular site audits and inspections, offering practical advice and coaching at all organisational levels., • Coordinate staff training requirements, working closely with the Training Coordinator to maintain competency across all teams., • Engage with clients, Principal Designers, HSE and trade associations, acting as a key safety representative for the business., • Oversee third-party audits to maintain licences, accreditations and regulatory compliance., • Strong H&S leadership experience within the construction industry, • Excellent knowledge of UK H&S legislation (including CDM) and proven experience creating and developing a safety culture., • Chartered or working toward CMIOSH, with relevant qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma)., • Effective communicator with influence at all levels — site, senior management and external stakeholders., • A proactive, solutions-focused leader with high professional standards.