Senior Health and Safety Manager

Senior Health & Safety Manager
Location: London, Essex, Kent or Surrey (with travel to client sites)
Salary: £75,000 £90,000 + £5,000 car allowance + benefits

We are working with a leading compliance and maintenance services provider who are seeking a highly motivated Senior Health & Safety Manager to lead their H&S function. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of both strategic and operational health & safety across a growing organisation with multiple offices and client sites.

The Role

This position will provide strategic direction, leadership and hands-on support, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing across the business. You will:

• Develop and implement the H&S strategy in line with business objectives and ISO 45001.

• Lead and mentor a Health & Safety Manager, embedding a proactive safety culture.

• Provide assurance to the board and senior leadership team through reporting, KPIs, and data analysis.

• Support operational managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure safe working practices.

• Act as the primary contact for regulators, auditors, accreditors, and clients.

• Oversee compliance systems, audits, certification renewals, and reporting.

• Drive engagement through training, toolbox talks, and safety campaigns.

About You

We are looking for an experienced H&S professional with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Essential requirements:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).

• Chartered or Certified IOSH membership (or working towards).

• Extensive H&S management experience within construction, facilities management, or property compliance.

• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation, ISO 45001 and compliance standards.

• Proven ability to lead teams and influence culture at all levels.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between offices and sites.

Desirable:

• Lead Auditor (ISO 45001).

• Experience with landlord compliance (asbestos, fire, legionella).

• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.

• Mental Health First Aid qualification.

Benefits

• Salary £75,000 £90,000 DOE

• £5,000 car allowance / travel expenses

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Ongoing professional development & CPD support

• Flexible / hybrid working where appropriate

• Opportunity to shape the H&S function within a growing, accredited business

• Role available to start immediately upon appointment.

• Full-time, permanent role (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm)

How to Apply
If you are an experienced Health & Safety leader looking to combine strategic influence with hands-on delivery, we d love to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Bryan & Armstrong Ltd is a specialist Health & Safety recruiter, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems.

Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.