Health & Safety Manager
Location: Cardiff (office‑based with UK site travel)
Salary: £48,000 – £53,000 per annum
Benefits: Electric company car or car allowance (£4,500), pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays
About the Role
Carter Lauren Construction Ltd is seeking an experienced and motivated Health & Safety Manager to join our Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) team. This is a full‑time position based at our Cardiff office, with regular travel to project sites across the UK.
Reporting to the Senior Health & Safety Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting operational teams to deliver projects safely, compliantly and in accordance with best practice.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Management
- Act as a central point of contact for health and safety matters across allocated projects.
- Prepare, review and maintain project‑specific RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, and COSHH assessments, using company systems and libraries.
- Support project teams in meeting their duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM).
- Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews, providing clear and practical advice.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, producing detailed reports and recommending corrective actions.
- Support Contract and Site Managers to ensure effective implementation of safe systems of work.
- Liaise with client representatives, Principal Designers, and other stakeholders on H&S matters.
Training, Competence & Continuous Improvement
- Identify health, safety and environmental training requirements.
- Support the tracking and monitoring of competence across the workforce.
- Actively promote a positive Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) culture by leading by example.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
- Minimum of 3 years construction industry experience, preferably in a health and safety role.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to understand construction processes and technical drawings.
- Confident communicator, able to influence and engage at all levels.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.
Desirable
- IOSH Membership
- NEBOSH Diploma or similar level 6 qualification.
- Construction‑related discipline /trade background or significant industry experience.
What We’re Looking For
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Is proactive, organised and keen to take ownership of HSE matters.
- Enjoys working closely with site and project teams.
- Wants to develop their career within a supportive and progressive construction business.
- Is comfortable balancing office‑based responsibilities with site engagement.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
- Company pension scheme
- Electric company car or car allowance (£4,500)
- Stable, supportive working environment
Working Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:30
- Friday: 08:30 – 16:30
- One hour lunch break