Health & Safety Manager

Job DescriptionHealth & Safety Manager

Milton Keynes

£49,950

Monday – Friday full-time hours.

We’re looking for a Health & Safety Manager to lead and shape safety strategy across complex projects and environments for a client based in Milton Keynes. In this role, you’ll ensure compliance, drive best practices, and support teams in delivering safe and effective solutions—both in the UK and internationally.

 

Key Duties:

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• Manage corporate and group-specific health and safety activities, providing expert guidance to all involved both internally and externally.

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• Develop and implement Health & Safety policies, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

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• Conduct audits and inspections to monitor compliance and drive improvements.

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• Oversee health and safety in projects and bids, impacting overall performance.

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• Apply professional expertise to ensure safe risk control in international projects and operations.

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• Provide independent advice to senior management and teams on safety compliance and loss prevention.

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• Lead H&S initiatives across the companies’ services facilities and corporate functions.

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• Ensure CDM 2015 compliance in design and construction phases of projects.

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• Manage H&S in engineering, estates, and logistics operations.

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• Collaborate with Trade Union Safety Representatives and key stakeholders.

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• Foster strong relationships with Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Procurement, and Logistics teams.

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• Support regional management in risk management at Posts.

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• Engage with health and safety specialists in construction contractors.

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The Ideal Candidate:
Essential:

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• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).

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• Experience managing H&S in multi-site, multi-discipline environments.

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• Working towards a Diploma in OSH (or equivalent).

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• Strategic and forward thinking.

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• Strong collaboration & stakeholder management.

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• Delivering a high-quality service with a proactive mindset.

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Desirable:

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• Diploma in OSH (or equivalent).

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• Graduate or Chartered IOSH Membership.

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• Experience with ISO45001, global operations, and team leadership.

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