Health and Safety Manager
GVR Solutions Ltd
Billericay · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£55,000 – £65,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Billericay, Essex
Category
Construction
Health and Safety Manager Required in Essex
GVR Solutions are currently representing a well-established main contractor who are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead and continuously improve the company’s Safety, Health, Environment and Quality management systems.
As a main contractor they work on primarily high end fit out and refurbishment Projects in the Commercial and Leisure sectors with values ranging from £10K - £1m in value. But they also work on larger schemes which could go up to £20m in total in the Data Centre sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ability to lead and continually improve the company's SHEQ strategy
* Influence a positive safety, quality and environmental culture throughout the business
* Undertake responsibilities as the principal advisor on SHEQ matters to site Teams, Directors and Contracts Managers
* Proficiency in developing, implementing and maintaining company health and safety procedures
* Have all responsibility for the company’s SHEQ function
* Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses when they occur
* Supervise Phase Plans, RAMS and site-specific safety documentation
* Carry out regular site inspections and audits
* Keep company policies, procedures and management systems up to date
* Oversee site audits, inspections, incident investigations and corrective actions
* Support site teams on SHEQ matters
* Manage SHEQ training and competency requirements across the business
* Support the wider business with risk management, continuous improvement and reports on SHEQ Performance
* Identify and introduce digital systems and processes that improve SHEQ reporting, document control and operational efficiency.
* Lead and maintain both ISO(phone number removed) and ISO9001 systems
Key Requirements:
* Must have NVQ Level 6 Occupational Health & Safety
* Valid NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
* Must hold a Chartered IOSH or CertIOSH membership.
* Valid and in-date CSCS Card and a full UK driving licence.
* Good working knowledge of the construction legislation.
* Experience working with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
* Strong communication, leadership and problem solving skills
* A particular attention to detail
* Desirable qualifications include: Lead Auditor, ISO Internal Auditor, Fire Door Inspection, Temporary Works, Environmental Management or Leadership/Management.
If you are interested in the Health and Safety Manager position above, then please get in touch
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