Health & Safety Manager

The Regional Health and Safety Manager will support, train, and monitor construction sites and offices to ensure adherence to health and safety policies, procedures, and legislation. This role involves accident investigation feedback, audits, training, and liaising with enforcement authorities to promote a safe working environment across the organisation.

Principal accountabilities of the role include:

Provide expert advice on health, safety, and welfare matters across the organisation
Collaborate with construction, technical, and commercial teams to develop pre-construction health and safety plans
Conduct audits to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and internal policies
Oversee and assess the performance of external health and safety consultants
Attend and contribute to health and safety meetings
Liaise with enforcement authorities (e.g., HSE) and represent the company with external groups such as HBF and MHBG
Identify and recommend any necessary health and safety training; deliver in-house training when required.
Investigate accidents and incidents, providing reports and liaising with authorities
Drive knowledge sharing and learning within the health and safety teams to improve practices
Support the Group Health, Safety and Environment Director with ad-hoc projects

Previous experience as a Health and Safety Advisor or Manager is preferred, ideally within a construction or house-building environment
Appreciation of the Building Safety Act, although a working knowledge is preferred, it is not essential
Qualifications and Training

NVQ 5 Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent
Membership of IOSH or working towards it
Full UK driving license required
Skills and Aptitude

Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulations
IT literate with proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Good planning and organizational abilities
Strong inter-departmental communication and collaboration
Integrity and the ability to build positive relationships
Future-focused with a drive for continuous improvement and change
Ability to set and uphold high professional standards
Ability to communicate with people on various levels from customers to contractors
The Role and Working Conditions

Willingness to travel nationally for the role
Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked
Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks
In return we can offer you

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK's largest house builders. Our Building Safety Division, located in Kent, is looking to recruit a Regional Health and Safety Manager to join the Division's Technical team.

Competitive salary
Competitive car allowance
Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
Competitive annual bonus
Contributory pension scheme
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Holiday Purchase scheme
Access to discounts and benefits portal
ShareSave Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life assurance