Construction H&S Manager

  • Hews Recruit
  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Feb 28, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a Construction Safety Manager to represent the client and assist appointed team in overseeing the implementation of Health & Safety management across each construction site in Bedfordshire.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Ensure Client complies with the national statutory Health & Safety requirements
  • Enhance, and improve, existing construction safety management procedures through a visible on-site presence, and through active participation in all aspects of day-to-day Health & Safety management on the projects.
  • Assist on an as needed bases in the development of specific safety programs.
  • Assist in the identification, and management, of high-risk activities at each stage of the projects
  • Develop, and implementing, reporting and communications structures on Health & Safety management performance to enable accurate assessment and evaluation.
  • Actively engaging with all aspects of day-to-day Health & Safety management
  • Carrying out independent Health & Safety audits on all aspects of construction management

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

  • CertIOSH, willing to work towards chartership
  • NEBOSH or any other health & safety related qualifications
  • Experience
  • Proven experience providing client-side health and safety services within the construction or property industry.
  • Good experience working under the CDM Regulations, carrying out roles such as CDM Coordinator.
  • Wide ranging sector experience and working knowledge of large scale/complex projects.
  • Excellent IT and communication skills.
  • Behaviours
  • Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
  • Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.