Assistant Health & Safety Manager

Job Title: Assistant Health & Safety Manager Location: Burton (with regular travel to project sites) Sector: Construction - Dilapidations & Fit Out Reports to: Health & Safety Manager Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Role Purpose The Assistant Health & Safety Manager will support the Health & Safety Manager in implementing, maintaining, and continually improving health, safety, and environmental standards across dilapidation and fit-out projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with current legislation, promoting a positive safety culture, and providing practical H&S support to site teams and subcontractors. Key Responsibilities Health & Safety Support Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of company H&S policies and procedures Support compliance with UK health & safety legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015 Promote a proactive and positive health & safety culture across all projects Provide day-to-day H&S advice to site managers, supervisors, and operatives Site Monitoring & Audits Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and spot checks on live projects Identify hazards, assess risks, and support the implementation of control measures Ensure corrective actions are followed up and closed out in a timely manner Monitor subcontractor compliance with company and statutory H&S requirements Risk Management Assist with the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) Support accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and reporting Help identify trends and contribute to preventative measures Training & Communication Assist in delivering site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings Support the coordination and monitoring of H&S training and competence records Act as a point of contact for H&S queries from site teams Documentation & Reporting Maintain accurate H&S records, reports, and registers Support the preparation of monthly H&S reports and KPI data Assist during client audits, inspections, and external assessments Skills & Competencies Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation Practical, site-based approach to health & safety management Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to influence and engage site teams and subcontractors Strong organisational skills and attention to detail IT literate (Microsoft Office; H&S systems experience desirable) Experience Previous experience in a health & safety role within construction Experience working on fit-out, refurbishment, or dilapidation projects preferred Site-based experience across multiple projects is advantageous Qualifications Essential: NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) CSCS Card (or working towards) Desirable: NEBOSH Construction Certificate IOSH membership (or working towards) First Aid at Work SMSTS or SSSTS Additional Requirements Full UK driving licence Willingness to travel to sites as required