Health & Safety Manager in London

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Job Description

Background & Job Purpose:

We’re seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join BW and play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant, and responsible project delivery across our sites. This is a hands-on role involving regular site visits, audits, inspections, and close collaboration with our project teams and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience within the construction or fit-out industry, strong health and safety expertise, and sound knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.

Job Scope:

• Liaise with Project Managers and Site Managers regarding the continued development of the Construction Phase Safety Plan as the specific project progresses.
• Advise on-site fire plans with Project Managers and ensure that all emergency and evacuation procedures are continually deployed.
• Liaise with Project Managers regarding any specific risks on site, including those relating to electrical and mechanical installations.
• Ensure that each project is undertaking inductions and “toolbox talks” to all levels of site personnel, making sure all are aware of their responsibilities and safe working practices.
• Assist the site management team in problem-solving potential high-risk safety issues pre-start or during projects.
• Ensure health and safety statutory compliance is being met and maintained across all sites.
• Carry out accident or incident investigations.
• Liaise with the relevant authorities (e.g. HSE, local authority inspectors) as the need arises.
• Carry out pre-start H&S meetings for all projects.
• Review risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced.
• Outline safe operational procedures that identify and take into account all relevant hazards, including electrical and mechanical risks.
• Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.
• Ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation and Considerate Constructors principles.
• Carry out in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks.
• Keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements.
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the construction industry.
• Attend seminars and read professional journals.
• Produce management reports, newsletters and bulletins.
• Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery, occupational diseases, and M&E safety.
• Champion innovation across H&S and promote best practice in line with the Considerate Constructors Scheme.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Considerate Constructors Scheme
• NEBOSH in Construction, NCRQ or similar qualification (required).
• Ideally have or be working towards CMIOSH or equivalent.
• Proven experience working as an H&S Manager within the construction or fit-out environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical safety awareness.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft products (training in bespoke IT systems will be provided).
• membership of IOSH or IIRSM with a current, up-to-date CPD.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001.
• Familiarity with the Considerate Constructors Scheme and commitment to its principles.

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