Assistant Health & Safety Manager

Job Title:

Assistant Health & Safety Manager

Location:

Burton (with regular travel to project sites)
Sector:
Construction - Dilapidations & Fit Out

Reports to:

Health & Safety Manager

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Role Purpose

The Assistant Health & Safety Manager will support the Health & Safety Manager in implementing, maintaining, and continually improving health, safety, and environmental standards across dilapidation and fit-out projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with current legislation, promoting a positive safety culture, and providing practical H&S support to site teams and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Support

Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of company H&S policies and procedures

Support compliance with UK health & safety legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015

Promote a proactive and positive health & safety culture across all projects

Provide day-to-day H&S advice to site managers, supervisors, and operatives

Site Monitoring & Audits

Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and spot checks on live projects

Identify hazards, assess risks, and support the implementation of control measures

Ensure corrective actions are followed up and closed out in a timely manner

Monitor subcontractor compliance with company and statutory H&S requirements

Risk Management

Assist with the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)

Support accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and reporting

Help identify trends and contribute to preventative measures

Training & Communication

Assist in delivering site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings

Support the coordination and monitoring of H&S training and competence records

Act as a point of contact for H&S queries from site teams

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate H&S records, reports, and registers

Support the preparation of monthly H&S reports and KPI data

Assist during client audits, inspections, and external assessments

Skills & Competencies

Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation

Practical, site-based approach to health & safety management

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to influence and engage site teams and subcontractors

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

IT literate (Microsoft Office; H&S systems experience desirable)

Experience

Previous experience in a health & safety role within construction

Experience working on fit-out, refurbishment, or dilapidation projects preferred

Site-based experience across multiple projects is advantageous

Qualifications

Essential:

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

CSCS Card (or working towards)

Desirable:

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

IOSH membership (or working towards)

First Aid at Work

SMSTS or SSSTS

Additional Requirements

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel to sites as required