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Safety Manager Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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Last updated 5 November 2025
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A Safety Manager, or Safety Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that an organisation and its employees adhere to safety standards. Their duties include creating and implementing organisational safety guidelines, promoting a culture of safety in the workplace and performing regular site inspections to check compliance.

Safety Manager duties and responsibilities

Safety Managers design and implement safety procedures and regulations to minimise the risk of accidents or injuries or accidents in the workplace. Other duties and responsibilities of a Safety Manager include: 

  • Carrying out safety risks assessments prior to starting a new project
  • Reviewing all work procedures and ensuring they meet industry safety standards
  • Preparing and filing reports for accidents and other safety breaches
  • Staying up-to-date with health, safety and environment regulations
  • Ensuring safe installation of equipment and overseeing external contractors
  • Conducting in-house training sessions on health and safety awareness
  • Tracking incident metrics and applying findings

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Safety Manager Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Location: Braintree, ESSEX (with regular travel throughout London, East Anglia and the South East)

Salary: Circa £50,000 (depending on experience) plus additional car allowance

JPJ are a specialist sub-contractor within the building envelope market in construction involved in the design, manufacture and installation of windows, curtain walling, architectural glass and metal work. We have built a great reputation in the industry based on hard work and loyalty and we work for many TIER 1 main contractors (Willmott Dixon, KIER Construction and Laing O’Rourke to name a few).

We are now looking for a full-time SHEQ Manager on a permanent basis. This is a standalone role reporting directly to the Managing Director and supporting a workforce of approx..80 personnel, comprising of factory, construction site and office workers. You would also provide SHEQ support in relation to sub-contractors working on our projects.

Main duties:

· Advise on all safety, health and welfare matters to ensure the company complies with its statutory obligations.

· Preparing method statements and risk assessments

· Accident and near-miss reporting and investigation

· Attend site meetings as required

· Ensure all employees are appropriately trained and competent in their role

· Undertake site audits and safety management of sub-contractors

· Maintain all company accreditations (e.g. ISO, CHAS, Constructionline etc).

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual who is able to effectively communicate and influence at all levels of the business.

You must have Nebosh general or construction certificate, and a background in construction health and safety. A degree in a relevant health and safety discipline would be advantageous.

Membership of IOSH is essential at Technical level or above.

Must have a valid CSCS card.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £50,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • On-site parking
Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:
  • Construction: 2 years (required)

Example 2

Senior EHS

Company Background:

BPC Interiors is one of the country’s leading suspended ceilings and partitions contractors.

As a leading suspended ceilings and partition contractor, we work on new builds, refurbishments and fit outs, for construction companies across the UK. Providing exceptional client service is important to us, whether it’s dry lining system partitioning, plastering or suspended ceilings. We always aim to deliver the highest quality of standards, on budget and on time.

Role purpose:

· The role is responsible for ensuring compliance of EHS standards across all BPC sites, supporting strategies for continuous improvement and driving forward a proactive EHS approach.

  • Direct Report: *

· One – EHS Manager
  • Duties/Responsibilities: *

· Perform on-site inspections to identify safety, health, and environmental risks

· Develops/maintains health and safety procedures for all areas of the company

· Prepares and schedules training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics

· Monitors compliance with safety procedures

· Drafts inspection reports to document inspection findings

· Attends all internal and external meetings as required

· Maintains all aspects of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001

· Maintains all requirements of current accreditations, namely, Achilles, CHAS, CCS

· Prepares and monitors all environmental submissions for projects eg WELL, Breeam, LEED and assists project team to procure materials which are suitable for the project

· Produces monthly EHS Reports which stipulate monthly performance for the Directors

· Responsible for running Quarterly EHS Meetings with the Senior Company Stakeholders to report on performance and review all company objectives and metrics

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent knowledge of environmental, health and safety regulations and policies.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
  • Education and Experience: *

· Formal qualification in EHS

· Ten years of related experience preferred.

The above mentioned duties form the substantial part of this role however there may be other duties which are also required as part of the function which will need to be undertaken.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £40,000.00-£75,000.00 per year

Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • London, E2 7JQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Reference ID: Senior EHS

Example 3

JOB Responsibility's

The role of the Health and Safety Manager is to be responsible for all Health and Safety aspects , developing, maintaining, monitoring and coordinating Health and Safety policies and procedures across all divisions. Ensuring all aspects of health and safety are in accordance with current health and safety legislation. Supporting all areas of the business to develop their commercial operations, ensuring employee safety whilst enabling the business to deliver a practical maintenance provision model to their customers.

KEY Duties AND Responsibilities

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
  • Develop, maintain and co-ordinate health and safety policies and procedures across multiple workshops.
  • Ensure compliance to health and safety regulations by all employees of the business; providing the necessary training and ongoing meetings to assist the employee.
  • Ensure equipment in all sites are installed safely and maintained to the necessary standard.
  • Undertake risk assessments and site inspections. Identifying potential hazards and determining ways of reducing risks.
  • Keep up to date the safe operational practices ensuring adherence to any changes in legislation.
  • Ensure all First Aider and Fire Marshall responsibilities are carried out as per agreed policy and procedures.
  • Recording and investigating incidents, accidents and complaints, and cases of ill health.
  • Investigate any health and safety issues raised by management or employees.
  • Ensure health and safety policies and procedures are continually reviewed and updated
  • Produce reports for health and safety statistics, and trends writing regular articles in order to communicate to all employees on health and safety issues and changes to regulations.
  • Management of the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) log as part of the Senior Managers Regime/ Certificate Regime.
  • Pass and maintain the requirements of the Relevant Regulator’s “fit and proper test” as required.
  • Adhere to the Individual Conduct Rules as part of the Senior Managers Regime/ Certificate Regime.
  • Attend training courses as required to enable you to develop your skills and knowledge through continuous professional development.
  • Management responsibilities for the Control of Contractors within any site.

KEY Skills & Knowledge
  • Experience of working in a HGV workshop environment ideally to include safe working at heights
  • Strong analytical problem solving and organizational skills
  • Being qualified to Nebosh Diploma
  • Being qualified in Nebosh Occupational Health and Safety Certificate (or equivalent)
  • Hold a IOSH Managing Safety Certificates (or equivalent) Job description template - FINAL
  • Hold a IOSH Risk Awareness Certificates (or equivalent)
  • Hold a Manual Handling for Assessors Certificate (or equivalent)
  • Fire management and risk assessment experience essential
  • Committed to providing excellent customer care with the ability to communicate in verbal and written forms at all levels
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines
  • Ability to give constructive feedback to all levels of staff

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £42,000.00-£47,000.00 per year

Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Northampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
  • Diploma of Higher Education ID: HS1

Example 4

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

(EHS Manager)

The Opportunity

We are a cleaning, security and soft services business operating from regional offices UK wide, serving clients in sectors that include: Commercial, Corporate, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Manufacturing and Education.

We pride ourselves on client satisfaction and the development of our staff through regular training and a shared sense of responsibility, with a family-feel to our business.

As a result of additional investment in our Health & Safety department we are currently looking for an EHS Manager to provide confidential and professional operational support to the SHEQ team, contributing to the smooth running of EHS Compliance for the North & Midlands, ensuring the quality standards are kept high throughout the region’s portfolio (Security & Cleaning)

The Package

£40-£42k basic

Car or Car Allowance

Home based

35 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)

Flexible hours

The Essential Requirements

· Nebosh General Certificate

· Legal awareness of relevant HSE legislation specific or any other relevant acts of parliament.

· Experienced in ISO Management Systems (9001, 14001, 45001)

· Auditing Skills.

· Experience of conducting risk assessments.

*The Role of the Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

· Conducting Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Audits across the region (North & Midlands) allocating, actioning, and monitoring EHS interventions via our ECAT auditing portal.

· Ensure the regionals chemical safety process is managed in line with COSHH legislation and ISO.4501 standards.

· Coordinate control for all Accidents, Incidents, Near Misses investigations for all locations line with ISO.45001 standards, insurance requirements, and company protocols.

· Ensure that all Risk Assessments (RAMS), HS Manuals, HS Training Materials, HS documentation is in line with Company ISO and site-specific requirements.

· Provide on the ground EHS support to a Key Account food manufacturer site & cover as and when required.

· Provide EHS support, advice and guidance for all external audits (ISO) and accompany external auditor during regional schedule.

· Provide general team support for EHS compliance, in line with Company policies and procedures.

· Provide monthly reports for EHS Compliance – SLI’s, H&S, eCAT.

· Support the SHEQ director withcontrol and compliance of Environmental standards in line with ISO.14001 across the portfolio.

Why Work for Us

  • Ethical Business, always looking to reduce our environmental impact and our use of the planet’s resources.
  • Equal Opportunities Employer who promotes diversity.
  • Innovative Approach to the Employee Journey
  • A defined purpose-driven set of values helps our employees understand what we stand for and fosters the shared sense of responsibility and family-feel to our business

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Company car
  • Work from home
Schedule:
  • Monday to Location: One location

Example 5

Purpose OF ROLE

The Health and Safety Manager will be part of the management team within the Corporate Services Directorate and will be responsible for developing, managing and coordinating Health and Safety for the wider organisation.

The primary role of the Health and Safety Manager is to lead, develop, implement and monitor the application of the Safety, Health and Welfare Policy and to provide specialist advice on all safety matters relevant to the Agency.

The post holder will support and advise the Senior Management Team on Health and Safety management matters to ensure that the Agency complies with its legal and statutory obligations and demonstrates best practice in safety management.

The Health and Safety Manager will also be required to lead on the development and implementation of a Health and Safety Improvement Programme aligned to ISO 45001 accreditation.

Personnel Specification

Essential Criteria

Applicantsmust demonstrate that they possess the following criteria, by the closing date for applications:
  • A qualification in Occupational Health and Safety at level 5 (or higher) on the QCF Framework.
  • Membership of an appropriate Health and Safety professional body at a grade equivalent to GradIOSH or higher.
  • Practical experience of operating Health and Safety Management Systems and relevant procedures within a multi-disciplinary organisation.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the last 10 years in the successful management and delivery of Health and Safety services.
  • A minimum of 2 years’ managing and leading teams.
  • A full current driving licence by the closing date (with not more than 6 penalty points and held for a minimum of 2 years) and access to a form of transport which will permit travel throughout Ireland / Northern Ireland.

Applicants must also possess the following:*
  • Knowledge and experience of the key issues involved in the management of Health and Safety.
  • Experience in making technical judgements and recommendations to ensure the risks associated with the work of the Agency are managed in accordance with defined standards.
  • Experience of developing and implementing a Health and Safety Management System appropriate to the needs of the Agency.
  • Experience of working with IT based systems for managing Health and Safety.
  • Proven experience of working on multiple projects within agreed budgets and to demanding time schedules.
  • Have excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Have excellent leadership and management skills.
  • Have change management skills and experience.

Desirable Criteria

In the event of a large number of suitably qualified applications, the criteria may be enhanced, as detailed below.
  • Possess an understanding of the factors involved in working and managing Health and Safety in two jurisdictions.
  • Knowledge and experience of the key issues involved in the management of Health and Safety within a water-based environment.

Availability

The post is based in the Foyle Area, however the successful applicant will also be required to travel within the Foyle and Carlingford Areas and outside both jurisdictions.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £39,748.00-£42,639.00 per year



Application question(s):
  • Membership of an appropriate Health and Safety professional body at a grade equivalent to GradIOSH or higher

Education:
  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Location:
  • Derry (required)


Work Location: In deadline: 21/06/2024

Example 6

Wade Construction and Developments Ltd are looking for a Health and Safety Manager to manage the environmental and H&S requirements across the company.

Based at our Head Office, you will be working on a variety of construction projects across the UK, with values ranging from £50k to £5m. Projects include new build, refurbishment, extensions, groundworks, drainage and more, within the housing (including modular), education, commercial and industrial sectors.

Liaising with clients, subcontractors and site operatives and managers, you will be responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance of all health and safety policies, procedures and regulations. Site visits / audits and subcontractors / supplier audits will be required, along with the updating and progressing of company policies and procedures.

The responsibilities include:
  • Manage and ensure that the highest standards of Health and Safety are maintained at all times.
  • Creation, implementation, reviewing and management of health and safety policies and procedures
  • Creation and reviewing of risk assessments, method statements and COSHH assessments.
  • Pre-construction / Construction Phase Plan and H&S file creation and management
  • Undertake site audits and inspections, identifying areas for improvement and reporting on the findings.
  • Assessing and managing safety hazards, including completion of H&S paperwork.
  • Ensuring appropriate site rules and welfare facilities are in place.
  • Carrying out regular health and safety inspections.
  • Ensure compliance on all sites.
  • CDM advice and guidance
  • Conduct training, toolbox talks, inductions and investigate incidents, where required.
  • Develop and implement best practice to improve performance.
  • Attending site and management meetings.
  • Hold, chair and minute meetings.
  • Produce and present presentations.
  • Supervise the implementation of work safety plans, method statements, risk assessments and other works procedures ensuring they comply with the relevant documentation. Monitor and report on their effectiveness.
  • Work collaboratively with external and internal departments to ensure smooth running of health and safety on site, taking appropriate action to address issues or concerns in a timely manner.

Requirements:
  • Currently UK based.
  • Proven, minimum 5 years previous experience within a UK construction H&S role.
  • Nebosh certificate in Construction Health & Safety.
  • IOSH certificate (preferred).
  • Knowledge of current Health & Safety Legislation, including CDM.
  • Stable employment history.
  • First aid qualified.
  • CSCS (preferred).
  • Asbestos awareness trained.
  • Fire marshall trained (preferred).
  • Full, clean UK driving licence.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Excellent IT skills and experience in Microsoft Office / 365, including word, excel, outlook, powerpoint, teams, etc.
  • Thorough understanding of CDM regulations and site H&S.
  • Ability to communicate confidently with people at all levels.
  • Self motivated and looking to progress in your career.
  • Able to work under pressure to maintain deadlines.
  • Articulate in written and oral English communication.
  • Personally presentable at all times.

Benefits:
  • Salary range £32k to £42k per annum (depending on experience).
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Use of company mobile phone for business use.
  • Use of company laptop for business use.
  • Business mileage.
  • 30 days holiday including bank holidays.
  • Company holiday.

No agencies or third parties!

Must have experience in a similar UK based role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Education:
  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:
  • UK Construction H&S Manager: 5 years (required)

Language:
  • Fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:
  • Full UK Driving Licence (required)
  • Nebosh Certificate (required)
  • IOSH Certificate (preferred)
  • CSCS (preferred)

Work Kingdom (required)

Example 7

Health and Safety Manager

Storal Learning

Rotating between all of our Nursery settings

Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About Storal:

At Storal each and every child represents a new and exciting story. And everything we do in our growing nursery group is about allowing that story to develop with richness and purpose. By sharing knowledge and ideas across our community of settings, we provide our nurseries with proven and reliable support structures. We empower every member of the team to concentrate on what they really love – understanding children and helping their special stories unfold.

About You:

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Health and Safety Manager help ensure legal compliance and health & safety industry best practice. Working with the nursery management teams, the H&S Manager will identify and help drive improvements in Health & Safety across the business.

You will report directly to the Head of Property and Development.

Main Responsibilities:

  • To be responsible for managing all aspects of health and safety matters within Storal including risk assessments, health and safety policy, fire safety and emergency planning.
  • Responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Storal health and safety plans to ensure legal compliance, including health and safety strategic development and staff training.
  • Ensure general and specific risk assessments are carried out and recorded in line with all health and safety requirements and a culture of positive risk management is embedded across all areas.
  • Ensure all Storal staff comply with Health & Safety legislations and all practices and procedures are conducted in a way that meets the relevant requirements for the wellbeing of others.

Specific measures of success:
  • Quality improvement:Strives for continuous quality improvement working with the department and effectively creates quality improvement plans based on annual property audit inspections.
  • Compliance:Achieves Health and Safety audit scores of 100% across our portfolio of nurseries year on year.
  • Environmental improvement: Taking lead at Storal towards greener, more efficient estate including energy performance improvements as well as implementing a plan which ensures a more environmentally friendly and conscious approach to running our settings.

Knowledge and Skills:
  • 5+ years Management experience
  • 5+ years Facilities management experience
  • 5+ years Health and Safety Management Experience
  • Full UK driving license
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Problem solving an trouble shooting skills
  • IOSH or Nebosh qualification
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Advanced computer skills inc email, Excel, Word and web based portals

Terms and Conditions:
  • £40,000 per annum subject to experience
  • Salaries are usually reviewed in April. You will normally be eligible for a salary review after completing one year's service
  • 20 days annual leave per annum FTE, plus all Bank Holidays

Benefits:
  • Wellness Days: you earn an extra day off, accrued each year up to a maximum of 6 days
  • Generous Benefits Package including 25-50% discounted childcare provision
  • Retail & leisure discounts
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Funded professional development
  • Employee Assistance Program and well-being support
  • Nursery performance bonus

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, Enhanced DBS Checks and reference checks.

Health and Safety Manager

Storal Learning

Rotating between all of our Nursery settings

Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £40,000.00 per year

Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

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What does a Safety Manager do?

A Safety Manager is responsible for shaping and maintaining a company’s safety culture. Their goal is to ensure that company operations adhere to a set of industry-compliant safety standards, that reduces accidents and resource wastage and improves efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Safety Managers conduct safety training for their team members and other employees. They also collaborate with other departments such as quality control and operations. Safety Managers work across industries including manufacturing, food and drink, aviation and technology, reviewing safety measures to save lives and improve working standards.

Safety Manager skills and qualifications

A successful Safety Manager candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications to perform their duties effectively, these include:

  • In-depth knowledge of safety regulations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Physical fitness and stamina
  • Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills
  • Patience and the ability to work in high-pressure environments
  • Research and analytic skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of relevant software packages

Safety Manager experience requirements

A Safety Manager requires one or two years of experience in safety management or a related field. Mid-level Safety Managers must have three to five years of experience, while Senior Safety Managers require over five years of experience. Management experience may also be required.

Prior experience in risk assessment, operations management and quality control with a background in the relevant industry is required. Other experience requirements depend on the hiring company, industry regulations and other factors.

Safety Manager education and training requirements

Safety Managers are usually required to have a bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a similar field, such as engineering, biology and chemistry. A Safety Manager who intends to work specifically on a construction site must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management. Some employers accept candidates without a degree, but they must complete various training programmes and obtain industry-recognised certifications, such as a Diploma in Process Safety and Loss Prevention, Certificate in Applied Health and Safety and a National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

Safety Manager salary expectations

According to Indeed Salaries, a Safety Manager in the UK makes an average of £43,071 per year. This salary expectation depends on factors, including the candidate’s level of experience,educational qualifications, the hiring company, industry and geographical of the company.

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