Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Job description

Health & Safety Manager – Demolition / Construction

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Health & Safety Manager to work as part of a demolition project team on live construction sites. This is a hands-on, site-based role operating within a highly regulated environment, supporting multiple projects with demanding programmes and strict safety standards.

You’ll work closely with project managers, clients, and supply chain partners to maintain high Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) standards while enabling safe and efficient project delivery.

This role requires reliability, strong judgement, and the confidence to operate under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out site health & safety inspections and audits, ensuring actions are closed out effectively
• Manage H&S oversight across multiple projects, prioritising workload based on risk
• Act as a client-facing H&S representative, building strong working relationships with client ESH teams
• Review and deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
• Review, challenge, and improve risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for company and contractor activities
• Act as Lead Reviewer for RAMS, coordinating input and driving timely close-out
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, producing clear reports and improvement actions
• Monitor training matrices and coordinate required training
• Maintain accurate H&S records to ensure compliance with statutory and contractual requirements
• Compile safety data and produce dashboard reports
• Support the SHEQ Lead in developing and improving company H&S systems and standards

Essential Requirements

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate / Diploma (or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Proven experience in construction and/or demolition environments
• Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)
• CSCS Card

Desirable

• Security Clearance

What We’re Looking For

• A practical, delivery-focused H&S professional
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, regulated environments
• Confident engaging with clients, project teams, and supply chain partners
• Strong reporting and communication skills
• Flexible, proactive, and solutions-driven

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-01-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English