Job description
The rewards and benefits on offer:
Immediate start available
Company car
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
MTrec’s New Opportunity:
MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious engineering client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Health & Safety Manager to strengthen their team. If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional, apply now for an immediate response!
The job you’ll do:
Provide leadership across site operations, ensuring compliance, robust risk management and continuous improvement.
Play a key part in shaping the safety performance of various divisions.
Develop, maintain and oversee the company’s H&S Management System, ensuring all procedures, safe systems of work and documented processes are current and effective.
Supporting Contracts Managers, Supervisors and Operatives.
Guide, support and develop the H&S team, ensuring professional growth, coordination and consistent standards.
Produce and review H&S documentation including Method Statements, Risk Assessments, CPPs and site induction materials for projects.
Plan and complete regular site audits and inspections, offering practical advice and coaching at all organisational levels.
Coordinate staff training requirements, working closely with the Training Coordinator to maintain competency across all teams.
Engage with clients, Principal Designers, HSE and trade associations, acting as a key safety representative for the business.
Oversee third‑party audits to maintain licences, accreditations and regulatory compliance.
Support pre‑qualification and tender submissions, providing robust H&S content for bids.
About you:
Strong H&S leadership experience within the construction industry
Excellent knowledge of UK H&S legislation (including CDM) and proven experience creating and developing a safety culture.
Chartered or working toward CMIOSH, with relevant qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma).
Effective communicator with influence at all levels — site, senior management and external stakeholders.
A proactive, solutions‑focused leader with high professional standards.