The Role

Senior Health & Safety Manager – Location: Essex, Kent or Surrey (with travel to client sites).

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + £5,000 car allowance + benefits.

This position will provide strategic direction, leadership and hands-on support, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing across the business. You will:

• Develop and implement the H&S strategy in line with business objectives and ISO 45001.
• Lead and mentor a Health & Safety Manager, embedding a proactive safety culture.
• Provide assurance to the board and senior leadership team through reporting, KPIs, and data analysis.
• Support operational managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure safe working practices.
• Act as the primary contact for regulators, auditors, accreditors, and clients.
• Oversee compliance systems, audits, certification renewals, and reporting.
• Drive engagement through training, toolbox talks, and safety campaigns.

About You

We are looking for an experienced H&S professional with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Essential requirements:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• Chartered or Certified IOSH membership (or working towards).
• Extensive H&S management experience within construction, facilities management, or property compliance.
• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation, ISO 45001 and compliance standards.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence culture at all levels.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between offices and sites.

Desirable:

• Lead Auditor (ISO 45001).
• Experience with landlord compliance (asbestos, fire, legionella).
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Mental Health First Aid qualification.

Benefits

• Salary £65,000 - £75,000 DOE
• £5,000 car allowance / travel expenses
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development & CPD support
• Flexible / hybrid working where appropriate
• Opportunity to shape the H&S function within a growing, accredited business
• Role available to start immediately upon appointment.
• Full-time, permanent role (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm)

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Health & Safety leader looking to combine strategic influence with hands-on delivery, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Bryan & Armstrong Ltd is a specialist Health & Safety recruiter, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems.

Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers