Health And Safety Manager

Job description

Operational Health & Safety Manager

Reading, UK

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Operational Health & Safety Manager to support our Operational Site Maintenance and Estates Assurance programmes. This is a hands-on, site-focused role where you will play a key part in identifying, assessing, and managing health and safety risks across a complex estate.

You will work closely with operational teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure risks are effectively controlled, compliance is maintained, and a strong safety culture is embedded across all activities.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Health & Safety Risk Management

• Support Operational Project teams in assessing and categorising site hazards
• Provide governance across the Centralised Estate Risk Register
• Offer expert advice on operational health and safety risks
• Escalate emerging risks to senior leadership (Head of HSQE & Head of Operations)
• Support incident investigations and risk identification initiatives
• Assist teams in conducting suitable risk assessments

Health & Safety Hazards

• Work with Operations teams and contractors to triage and prioritise hazards
• Monitor compliance of safety-related issues and actions
• Produce detailed trend analysis to identify recurring risks

Out of Bounds / Restricted Access

• Review and support sites where safety issues impact access
• Contribute to safe access decision-making processes

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders
• Provide expert advice, reporting, and proactive communication

Operational Reporting

• Produce regular health and safety performance reports
• Include risk mitigation plans and highlight emerging issues
• Support environmental and ESG data reporting requirements

Estate Assurance

• Support Access Management and Operational teams on safety matters
• Collaborate with Estates and Legal teams on site provider risks
• Assist with supplier governance and site induction processes
• Support incident investigations and governance frameworks

Records & Compliance

• Maintain risk assessments, corrective actions, and mitigation plans
• Ensure all safety records and trackers are accurate and up to date

About You

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong operational experience in health and safety.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in an operational H&S role
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations within telecoms or construction
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and inspections
• Background working on telecoms cellular network infrastructure projects
• Good understanding of construction health and safety practices
• Knowledge of ISO 45001
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) membership
• Knowledge of Building Safety and CDM Regulations
• Experience applying Control of Asbestos Regulations

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

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