Job Details

Health andamp; Safety and Compliance Manager

Location: Basildon, Essex (office-based with site visits as required)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday andndash; Friday, 08:30andndash;17:00 (40 hours per week)
Salary: andpound;45,000 andndash; andpound;55,000 per annum (DOE)
Benefits: Company vehicle or car allowance, fuel card or mileage, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, statutory pension

Overview

Our client is recruiting a Health, Safety and Compliance Manager to support its Electrical, Mechanical, Passive Fire and Main Contracting operations from its Basildon office.

This role is primarily focused on maintaining and managing company compliance systems, including ISO and SSIP accreditations, while also carrying out site audits and supporting operational teams when required.

This is not a purely site-based role. The successful candidate will be flexible to attend site when needed (including contractor audits and HSE inspections) but will be mainly responsible for the day-to-day business operations of health, safety and compliance management.

The role suits someone with experience managing company management systems who is confident auditing contractors and acting as a point of contact for CDM and compliance advice.

Key Responsibilities

andbull; Maintain and develop company health, safety and compliance systems
andbull; Manage and monitor compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
andbull; Lead SSIP renewals including Constructionline, SafeContractor and Achilles
andbull; Conduct contractor and site audits, including Principal Contractor duties under CDM Regulations
andbull; Attend site when required and support HSE inspections
andbull; Manage the companyandrsquo;s online Handamp;S platform (inductions, RAMS, competency records, sign-in/out)
andbull; Own the incident investigation process (accidents and near misses) and implement corrective actions
andbull; Maintain contractor prequalification and approval processes
andbull; Lead safety communications, briefings and committee meetings
andbull; Oversee the company training matrix and arrange external training as required
andbull; Act as a point of contact for employees seeking advice on CDM and compliance matters
andbull; Provide compliance reporting and audit preparation for Directors and Operations Managers

Ideal Candidate Profile

Qualifications (Essential):
andbull; NEBOSH or IOSH qualification in Occupational Health andamp; Safety

Experience (Essential):
andbull; Proven experience managing ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and 45001 systems
andbull; Experience maintaining or achieving SSIP accreditations
andbull; Background in construction, Mandamp;E, electrical, passive fire or main contracting environments
andbull; Practical knowledge of CDM Regulations and Principal Contractor duties
andbull; Experience conducting audits and incident investigations

Skills andamp; Personal Attributes

andbull; Confident and approachable communicator
andbull; Comfortable auditing contractors and challenging unsafe practices
andbull; Organised, proactive and detail-focused
andbull; Able to manage compliance independently without heavy supervision
andbull; Professional, flexible and solutions-focused
andbull; Team-oriented with a practical, hands-on attitude

Additional Information

andbull; Full UK driving licence required
andbull; Flexible to travel to sites when required
andbull; Reports directly to Directors and Operations Manager
andbull; Full training provided on company systems and platforms
andbull; Role offers long-term career development as the business grows

About the Client

Our client delivers Electrical, Mechanical, Passive Fire and Main Contracting services across the UK and internationally. The business operates with a strong Zero Harm culture, placing Health, Safety and Compliance at the centre of its operations.

Equality andamp; Diversity

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are treated fairly and can thrive.