Health & Safety Manager

Job DescriptionHealth & Safety Manager

Milton Keynes

£49,950

Monday – Friday full-time hours.

We’re looking for a Health & Safety Manager to lead and shape safety strategy across complex projects and environments for a client based in Milton Keynes. In this role, you’ll ensure compliance, drive best practices, and support teams in delivering safe and effective solutions—both in the UK and internationally.

 

Key Duties:

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• Develop and implement FCDO Services Health & Safety (H&S) policies and procedures, delivering compliant and practical advice across all operations.

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• Conduct structured audits and inspections to monitor policy compliance, enforce procedures, and support continuous improvement.

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• Apply professional judgement to deliver safe, effective solutions across complex international projects, ensuring robust risk control in design and delivery.

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• Operate independently, advising senior management, delivery teams, and contractors on safety management system compliance and risk reduction.

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• Serve as the H&S business partner for FCDO Services, supporting core operations and corporate functions.

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• Lead H&S compliance in projects, ensuring adherence to CDM 2015 throughout design and construction phases.

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• Oversee H&S across estates management and logistics operations.

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• Build strong working relationships with Trade Union Safety Representatives, safety coordinators, and key internal stakeholders.

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• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Commercial Bid teams, Procurement, and Logistics to align safety standards.

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• Advise regional management on risk management at overseas Posts.

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• Maintain effective partnerships with H&S professionals in construction contractor organisations. \n

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The Ideal Candidate:


Essential:

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• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).

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• Experience managing H&S in multi-site, multi-discipline environments.

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• Working towards a Diploma in OSH (or equivalent).

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• Strategic and forward thinking.

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• Strong collaboration & stakeholder management.

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• Delivering a high-quality service with a proactive mindset.

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Desirable:

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• Diploma in OSH (or equivalent).

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• Graduate or Chartered IOSH Membership.

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• Experience with ISO45001, global operations, and team leadership.

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