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Health & Safety - Compliance Manager

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Billericay, Essex

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Health & Safety and Compliance Manager
Location: Basildon, Essex (office-based with site visits as required)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30–17:00 (40 hours per week)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum (DOE)
Benefits: Company vehicle or car allowance, fuel card or mileage, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, statutory pension
Overview
Our client is recruiting a Health, Safety and Compliance Manager to support its Electrical, Mechanical, Passive Fire and Main Contracting operations from its Basildon office.
This role is primarily focused on maintaining and managing company compliance systems, including ISO and SSIP accreditations, while also carrying out site audits and supporting operational teams when required.
This is not a purely site-based role. The successful candidate will be flexible to attend site when needed (including contractor audits and HSE inspections) but will be mainly responsible for the day-to-day business operations of health, safety and compliance management.
The role suits someone with experience managing company management systems who is confident auditing contractors and acting as a point of contact for CDM and compliance advice.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain and develop company health, safety and compliance systems
• Manage and monitor compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Lead SSIP renewals including Constructionline, SafeContractor and Achilles
• Conduct contractor and site audits, including Principal Contractor duties under CDM Regulations
• Attend site when required and support HSE inspections
• Manage the company’s online H&S platform (inductions, RAMS, competency records, sign-in/out)
• Own the incident investigation process (accidents and near misses) and implement corrective actions
• Maintain contractor prequalification and approval processes
• Lead safety communications, briefings and committee meetings
• Oversee the company training matrix and arrange external training as required
• Act as a point of contact for employees seeking advice on CDM and compliance matters
• Provide compliance reporting and audit preparation for Directors and Operations Managers
Ideal Candidate Profile
Qualifications (Essential):
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification in Occupational Health & Safety
Experience (Essential):
• Proven experience managing ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and 45001 systems
• Experience maintaining or achieving SSIP accreditations
• Background in construction, M&E, electrical, passive fire or main contracting environments
• Practical knowledge of CDM Regulations and Principal Contractor duties
• Experience conducting audits and incident investigations
Skills & Personal Attributes
• Confident and approachable communicator
• Comfortable auditing contractors and challenging unsafe practices
• Organised, proactive and detail-focused
• Able to manage compliance independently without heavy supervision
• Professional, flexible and solutions-focused
• Team-oriented with a practical, hands-on attitude
Additional Information
• Full UK driving licence required
• Flexible to travel to sites when required
• Reports directly to Directors and Operations Manager
• Full training provided on company systems and platforms
• Role offers long-term career development as the business grows
About the Client
Our client delivers Electrical, Mechanical, Passive Fire and Main Contracting services across the UK and internationally. The business operates with a strong Zero Harm culture, placing Health, Safety and Compliance at the centre of its operations.
Equality & Diversity
Our client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are treated fairly and can thrive

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