Reading
Berkshire
Defence, MOD & Aerospace
Scantec Engineering
Permanent
Market related
JOB-90176
23-12-2025
Permanent
20-01-2026
January
United Kingdom

Health & Safety Manager – Demolition / Construction

 

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Health & Safety Manager to work as part of a demolition project team on live construction sites. This is a hands-on, site-based role operating within a highly regulated environment, supporting multiple projects with demanding programmes and strict safety standards.

 

You’ll work closely with project managers, clients, and supply chain partners to maintain high Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) standards while enabling safe and efficient project delivery.

 

This role requires reliability, strong judgement, and the confidence to operate under pressure.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out site health & safety inspections and audits, ensuring actions are closed out effectively
  • Manage H&S oversight across multiple projects, prioritising workload based on risk
  • Act as a client-facing H&S representative, building strong working relationships with client ESH teams
  • Review and deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
  • Review, challenge, and improve risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for company and contractor activities
  • Act as Lead Reviewer for RAMS, coordinating input and driving timely close-out
  • Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, producing clear reports and improvement actions
  • Monitor training matrices and coordinate required training
  • Maintain accurate H&S records to ensure compliance with statutory and contractual requirements
  • Compile safety data and produce dashboard reports
  • Support the SHEQ Lead in developing and improving company H&S systems and standards

 

Essential Requirements

  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate / Diploma (or equivalent)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
  • Proven experience in construction and/or demolition environments
  • Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)
  • CSCS Card

 

Desirable

  • Security Clearance

 

What We’re Looking For

  • A practical, delivery-focused H&S professional
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, regulated environments
  • Confident engaging with clients, project teams, and supply chain partners
  • Strong reporting and communication skills
  • Flexible, proactive, and solutions-driven