Senior Health & Safety Manager

Senior Health & Safety Manager
Location: London with travel to sites across Greater London 
Salary: Up to £75,000 + benefits

Are you ready to lead Health & Safety across some of the most prestigious and technically complex buildings in London? Do you thrive in environments where no two days are the same, and where your expertise directly shapes the safety culture of an entire organisation? If so, this could be the perfect next step.

Why Join Us?

For more than 30 years, this organisation has built a reputation for delivering high‑quality M&E and public health installation and maintenance services across residential and commercial properties. Their teams work within some of London’s most iconic environments—places where safety is critical.

As a business they are known for their collaborative culture and long‑standing partnerships with both major housing associations and commercial clients. People stay because they feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a real impact.

They operate a fully integrated management system certified to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, and as a business are committed to continuous improvement at every level of the business.

The Role

As the Senior Health & Safety Manager, you will be the strategic lead for all H&S activities across both the operational and maintenance teams. You’ll shape policy, guide senior leadership, mentor a growing H&S team, and ensure sites operate to the highest standards of compliance and best practice.

This is a senior leadership position with visibility at board level and direct influence over how safety is embedded across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a positive, proactive safety culture aligned with ISO 45001 and all relevant legislation
• Develop and implement H&S strategies, policies, and procedures across all departments
• Lead and mentor a team of H&S professionals, supporting development and performance
• Conduct internal audits, workplace inspections, and compliance reviews, driving continuous improvement
• Lead accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and regulatory reporting
• Deliver training to staff at all levels, promoting shared responsibility for safety across the workforce
• Liaise with external consultants, clients, and regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance and best practice alignment

Your Background

This role requires somebody who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills. You’ll be confident influencing senior stakeholders, supporting site teams, and shaping the future of H&S.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• NEBOSH General and/or Construction Certificate
• Membership/accreditation with a recognised industry body (TechIOSH/CertIOSH/MIIRSM) with up‑to‑date CPD
• Proven experience managing or supervising safety professionals
• Strong understanding of construction methods and safe systems of work (MEP/PH)
• Experience conducting complex investigations and working with regulatory bodies
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001
• Understanding of ESG in line with building practices
• Knowledge of integrated management systems