Health & Safety Manager

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager (No.2)
Location: Brent Cross / Staples Corner

Package:

Freelance: £300 per day
OR
Permanent: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum + packageProject: High-Profile Data Centre Development
Contractor: Tier 1/2 Main Contractor

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and ambitious Health & Safety Manager (No.2) to support the Lead Health & Safety Manager on a high-profile data centre project based in Brent Cross / Staples Corner.

Working for a Tier 1/2 main contractor, you will play a key role in implementing and maintaining the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) management systems, ensuring full compliance across all site activities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically complex, large-scale scheme with strong career progression potential.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Lead H&S Manager in delivering the project’s Health & Safety strategy.
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across site, engaging with operatives, subcontractors and management teams.
Carry out regular site inspections and audits, reporting findings and assisting with close-out of actions.
Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with company policies, ISO standards and current legislation.
Review RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and provide feedback to subcontractors.
Support site teams with toolbox talks, inductions and safety briefings.
Attend and contribute to pre-start meetings and high-risk activity planning workshops.
Assist in the investigation of incidents, near misses and environmental events, ensuring reports are completed within required timescales.
Track corrective actions and support operational management in implementing improvements.
Support internal and external audits, ensuring documentation is accurate and up to date.
Maintain accurate H&S records, reports and site documentation.
Stop unsafe works where necessary and escalate concerns to the Lead H&S Manager or senior site management.
Ensure all employees, subcontractors and visitors adhere to site safety requirements at all times. 

Candidate Requirements

NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
2–5 years’ experience in a construction Health & Safety role.
Experience on large-scale construction or data centre projects is desirable.
Good knowledge of current UK H&S legislation and best practice.
Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge and influence when required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Organised, proactive and career driven. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a prestigious data centre development with a Tier 1 main contractor, offering flexibility in employment type and excellent long-term prospects