Health & Safety Manager

Job Title:

Health & Safety Manager (No.2)

Location:

Brent Cross / Staples Corner

• Freelance: £300 per day OR
• Permanent: £55,000 £ 60,000 per annum + package

Project:
High-Profile Data Centre Development

Contractor:
Tier 1/2 Main Contractor

We are seeking a proactive and ambitious Health & Safety Manager (No.2) to support the Lead Health & Safety Manager on a high‑profile data centre project based in Brent Cross / Staples Corner. Working for a Tier 1/2 main contractor, you will play a key role in implementing and maintaining the companys Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) management systems, ensuring full compliance across all site activities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically complex, large‑scale scheme with strong career progression potential.

• Support the Lead H&S Manager in delivering the projects Health & Safety strategy.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across site, engaging with operatives, subcontractors and management teams.
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits, reporting findings and assisting with close‑out of actions.
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with company policies, ISO standards and current legislation.
• Review RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and provide feedback to subcontractors.
• Support site teams with toolbox talks, inductions and safety briefings.
• Attend and contribute to pre‑start meetings and high‑risk activity planning workshops.
• Assist in the investigation of incidents, near misses and environmental events, ensuring reports are completed within required timescales.
• Track corrective actions and support operational management in implementing improvements.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Maintain accurate H&S records, reports and site documentation.
• Stop unsafe works where necessary and elevate concerns to the Lead H&S Manager or senior site management.
• Ensure all employees, subcontractors and visitors adhere to site safety requirements at all times.

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• 25 years experience in a construction Health & Safety role.
• Experience on large‑scale construction or data centre projects is desirable.
• Good knowledge of current UK H&S legislation and best practice.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge and influence when required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Organised, proactive and career driven.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a prestigious data centre development with a Tier 1 main contractor, offering flexibility in employment type and excellent long‑term prospects.