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Health & Safety Manager

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

ACR are currently recruiting for an experienced H&S Manager to join a very well respected residential developer based in Chelmsford.

Purpose of role

  * To lead and manage health and safety compliance across all residential development projects and proactively oversee all H&S aspects across the group, ensuring adherence to UK legislation, company policies, and best practice standards. The role will focus on risk management, site audits, training, and fostering a strong safety culture throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

  * Oversee and proactively manage all health and safety aspects across the group, ensuring consistency and compliance across all sites and departments.

  * Act as the point of contact for H&S matters, providing strategic guidance and operational support.

  * Ensure all operations comply with UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, and company standards.

  * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and implement necessary updates to policies and procedures.

  * Conduct risk assessments and method statement reviews for all projects.

  * Identify hazards and implement effective and pragmatic control measures to reduce risk.

  * Carry out regular site inspections and audits, producing detailed reports and action plans.

  * Monitor subcontractor compliance and escalate non-conformance issues promptly.

  * Lead investigations into accidents, near misses, and incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions.

  * Liaise with HSE where necessary.

  * Maintain accurate records and report findings to senior management.

  * Support managers in promoting a positive health and safety culture.

  * Produce monthly health and safety performance reports, including audit results, incident statistics, and improvement plans.

  * Identify opportunities to enhance health and safety processes and implement best practices.

  * Identify health and safety training needs across all operational teams and subcontractors.

  * Develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs (e.g. toolbox talks, induction sessions).

  * Monitor training effectiveness and maintain accurate training records.

  * Champion initiatives that improve safety awareness and engagement across the business.

  * Coordinate emergency response planning and ensure site teams are trained in relevant procedures.

  * Assist with environmental and sustainability initiatives where they overlap with health and safety.

Skills & Experience

  * NEBOSH Construction Certificate or Diploma (essential).

  * Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations.

  * Experience in residential construction or property development (essential).

  * Excellent communication and influencing skills.

  *  Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities effectively.

  * Able to independently travel to travel to multiple sites across the Southeast. A full UK drivers’ licence, desirable

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