Health & Safety Manager
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + Package
Projects: Major schemes ranging from £50m - £150m

A well-established main contractor is seeking a professional and experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee and maintain safety standards across their high-value construction projects in the Wakefield region. With a strong track record in delivering complex builds across commercial, logistics and mixed-use sectors, this contractor offers a long-term opportunity for an individual who takes pride in building a culture of safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

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Ensure all sites remain safe, compliant and aligned with current health & safety legislation.

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Promote and implement the company's H&S policies across all projects and departments.

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Stay up to date with all statutory obligations and ensure ongoing compliance.

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Carry out regular site inspections and audits, providing structured feedback to project and senior management.

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Ensure actions raised from inspections are closed out within agreed timeframes.

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Conduct investigations into incidents or near misses, supporting accurate and timely close-out reporting.

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Review and validate risk assessments and method statements across all trades and subcontractors.

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Confirm appropriate welfare facilities, inductions and site setups are maintained.

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Monitor COSHH compliance and ensure hazardous substances are securely stored.

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Support the completion and monitoring of permit-to-work systems.

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Identify and address non-compliance or unsafe behaviour across site teams.

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Provide ongoing support, guidance, and training to operational teams to foster a positive safety culture.

Requirements:

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NEBOSH Construction Certificate (minimum) or equivalent qualification.

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Proven experience in a health & safety management role within the main contracting or large-scale construction environment.

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Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK health & safety law.

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Ability to influence and engage at all levels, from site teams to directors.

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Confident conducting inspections, investigations and safety reviews independently.

What's on Offer:

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Competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000 depending on experience.

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Benefits package including car allowance, private medical insurance and pension.

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The opportunity to join a progressive contractor with a robust pipeline of work in the North