Health And Safety Manager Required In Essex GVR Solutions are currently representing a well-established main contractor who are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead and continuously improve the company’s Safety, Health, Environment and Quality management systems.

As a main contractor they work on primarily high end fit out and refurbishment Projects in the Commercial and Leisure sectors with values ranging from £10K – £1m in value. But they also work on larger schemes which could go up to £20m in total in the Data Centre sectors.

Key Responsibilities

- Ability to lead and continually improve the company’s SHEQ strategy
- Influence a positive safety, quality and environmental culture throughout the business
- Undertake responsibilities as the principal advisor on SHEQ matters to site Teams, Directors and Contracts Managers
- Proficiency in developing, implementing and maintaining company health and safety procedures
- Have all responsibility for the company’s SHEQ function
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses when they occur
- Supervise Phase Plans, RAMS and site-specific safety documentation
- Carry out regular site inspections and audits
- Keep company policies, procedures and management systems up to date
- Oversee site audits, inspections,



incident investigations and corrective actions
- Support site teams on SHEQ matters
- Manage SHEQ training and competency requirements across the business
- Support the wider business with risk management, continuous improvement and reports on SHEQ Performance
- Identify and introduce digital systems and processes that improve SHEQ reporting, document control and operational efficiency.
- Lead and maintain both ISO140001 and ISO9001 systems

Key Requirements

- Must have NVQ Level 6 Occupational Health & Safety
- Valid NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
- Must hold a Chartered IOSH or CertIOSH membership.
- Valid and in-date CSCS Card and a full UK driving licence.
- Good working knowledge of the construction legislation.
- Experience working with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Solid communication, leadership and problem solving skills
- A particular attention to detail
- Desirable qualifications include: Lead Auditor, ISO Internal Auditor, Fire Door Inspection, Temporary Works, Environmental Management or Leadership/Management.

If you are interested in the Health and Safety Manager position above, then please get in touch.

📌 Health and Safety Manager Required in Essex
🏢 GVR Building Services
📍 Essex