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Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager
Torbay
£60,000-£70,000 & Car package
Full-Time, Permanent
Do you want to be Lead Health & Safety on a Major Public Sector Project in the heart of Devon?
We are working with a leading UK contractor to recruit an experienced Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager for a high-profile construction project based in Devon.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nationally respected business delivering complex, high-value schemes across the public and private sectors.
About the Role
You’ll be the central point of contact for all Health, Safety & Wellbeing matters on site—leading, coordinating, and promoting a proactive safety culture across the project.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead all site-based HSW initiatives and act as the project’s health & safety lead
* Cascade key HSW communications, lessons learned, and performance reports to site teams
* Chair regular Health & Safety meetings, ensuring actions are implemented and tracked
* Conduct Site Safety Inspections and record findings using digital platforms (e.g., Novade)
* Assist in developing RAMS and specialist risk assessments with subcontractors
* Ensure the Construction Phase Plan and all CDM obligations are met
* Deliver behavioural safety briefings and training across the project team
* Analyse trends from inspections and incident reports to drive continual improvement
* Review compliance documents from subcontractors and track performance
* Support investigations into incidents, accidents, and near misses in line with company procedures
* Provide regular reports to senior management on key safety metrics and legal compliance
Requirements:
* Significant experience as a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager within the construction industry
* Strong understanding of UK construction legislation, CDM, and compliance procedures
* Experience working on public sector or secure projects is advantageous
* Confident leading meetings, delivering training, and liaising with stakeholders
* Proficient in using digital safety systems such as Novade or Dalux (advantageous)
* NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualifications (essential)
* Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
* Ability to manage own workload and support site teams in a fast-paced environment
What is on offer:
* Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience and qualifications
* Generous car allowance
* Private medical (individual cover)
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Pension matched up to 7.5%
* Family friendly benefits
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