H&S Manager
Posted 1 day ago by CR1 Group Limited
£330 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
WF5, Alverthorpe, City and Borough of Wakefield
Summary: The H&S Manager role is a freelance position focused on overseeing health and safety for construction and fit-out projects. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with health and safety legislation while managing site-specific safety plans. This position is crucial for delivering refurbishment works safely and efficiently within a significant framework of distribution centers. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills to guide site teams and stakeholders effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and monitor site-specific health & safety plans.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, HSE requirements, and company policies.
- Provide guidance and training to site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
- Investigate incidents, prepare reports, and implement corrective actions.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all health & safety matters on site.
Key Skills:
- Professional qualifications: NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent), IOSH membership desirable.
- Strong background in construction and fit-out projects, ideally within industrial or commercial environments.
- In-depth knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and best practices.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and proactively manage health & safety across multiple teams.
Salary (Rate): £330/day
City: Wakefield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Title: H&S Manager
Contract Type: Freelance
Location: Wakefield
Duration: 5 Months – on going
Start Date: April 13th
Job
We are seeking a highly skilled Health & Safety Manager with experience in construction and fit-out projects to join our team. This role is critical to ensuring that our refurbishment and fit-out works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all relevant legislation and standards.
Our client has a huge framework (£35m) of Small / Medium distribution centres to deliver in 2026, scope of works on all will vary.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor site-specific health & safety plans.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, HSE requirements, and company policies.
- Provide guidance and training to site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
- Investigate incidents, prepare reports, and implement corrective actions.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all health & safety matters on site.
Requirements
- Professional qualifications: NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent), IOSH membership desirable.
- Strong background in construction and fit-out projects, ideally within industrial or commercial environments.
- In-depth knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and best practices.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and proactively manage health & safety across multiple teams.
What We Offer
- Competitive freelance day rate.
- Opportunity to lead health & safety on a high-profile refurbishment and fit-out project.
- Collaborative working environment with a dedicated project team.
Please call Dan on the Mobile number provided for more information