Job Description:

Health & Safety Manager

Location: Cardiff (covering projects across Wales)
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Health & Safety Manager – Construction – Cardiff – Up to £65,000 + Package

An established and growing construction contractor is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join its senior leadership team based in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Health & Safety professional looking to take ownership of health, safety and compliance across a diverse portfolio of construction projects throughout Wales.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving a positive safety culture, ensuring legal compliance and supporting project teams to deliver work safely, efficiently and to the highest industry standards.

This is a key appointment within the business, offering genuine influence and the opportunity to shape the company's health and safety strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Health & Safety across multiple construction projects throughout Wales.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with current Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Produce detailed reports and present findings to senior management.
• Deliver toolbox talks, training sessions and health & safety briefings.
• Support project teams during planning and delivery to ensure best practice is embedded from the outset.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and regulatory bodies on all Health & Safety matters.
• Promote a proactive, positive safety culture across the organisation.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional with a strong background within the construction industry.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager, HSE Manager, Health, Safety & Environment Manager, or similar role.
• Experience working within construction, civil engineering or building projects.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Membership of IOSH (GradIOSH or CMIOSH preferred).
• Excellent knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to influence teams at every level of the business.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across Wales.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000
• Competitive benefits package
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing professional development
• A senior leadership role with real autonomy and influence
• Long-term career progression within a successful and growing contractor

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Health & Safety Manager looking for your next challenge in Cardiff with responsibility for projects across Wales, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion.