Health And Safety Manager

Job Description

Health & Safety Manager

Tier 1 MEP Contractor / building services

Data Centre Project

North London

£40,000–£100,000

An established building services contractor is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a major data centre project in North London. This is a site-based role supporting Health & Safety operations on a large-scale, technically complex development.

Role Overview

The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for implementing and maintaining robust H&S standards on site, working closely with project and delivery teams. This is not a lead or standalone role; the successful candidate will operate within the contractor’s internal Health & Safety management systems and report into senior H&S leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of Health & Safety on a live data centre project
• Ensure compliance with all relevant H&S legislation, standards, and internal procedures
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Assist with incident investigations and reporting
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture across site teams and subcontractors
• Work closely with MEP and construction teams to manage H&S risks in a technically demanding environment
• Ensure all works align with the company’s internal H&S systems and processes

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within construction or building services
• MEP experience would be highly advantageous
• Data centre experience
• NEBOSH qualification (or willingness to undertake – training can be funded, with a two-year commitment)
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and site-based best practice
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider H&S team
• Additional Information

The position supports an ongoing data centre project with approximately two years remaining

Salary range: £40,000–£70,000, depending on experience

If you’re interested in this position, please reach out to Megan.Field@peoplegroup.com