Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

£350 - £400 per day

Fully Site-Based - Bournemouth

6 months plus duration

Free Parking

H&S Manager - Hospital Project - Bournemouth

This leading Tier 1 main contractor has an immediate requirement for a freelance Health & Safety Manager to work on a £90m hospital project in Bournemouth, Dorset.

The project is a new 4 level hospital building , of modular construction, featuring 110 new beds and improved facilities.

As the site based Health & Safety Manager you will take full ownership of Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance on a high-profile hospital construction project in Bournemouth . The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the site operates to the highest standards of safety and environmental management in line with UK legislation, company procedures, and industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure full compliance with all relevant H&S and Environmental legislation, company policies, and project-specific requirements.

Develop, implement, and monitor site-specific H&S plans, risk assessments, and method statements.

Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety observations.

Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis with appropriate reporting and corrective actions.

Liaise with project management, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies to drive a culture of continuous improvement in H&S performance.

Maintain accurate H&S records, including training, permits, inspections, and environmental monitoring.

Organise and deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions.

Ensure environmental controls are in place and monitored (e.g., noise, dust, waste, spill response, pollution prevention).

Provide regular H&S reports and updates to senior management and clients.

Champion a positive safety culture across all levels of the site workforce.

Requirements

Site-based H&S role, with experience within construction,

Relevant H&S qualifications & CSCS

In-depth knowledge of UK H&S legislation and ISO standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).

Proven ability to lead on-site H&S functions and influence safe behaviours.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with confidence to engage at all levels.

Computer literate with experience using safety management systems and reporting tools.

Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

Experience working for Tier 1 Main Contractors

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