Facilities, Health, Safety & Compliance Manager

Job Title: Facilities, Health, Safety & Compliance Manager

Location: Essex / London Multi‑Site

Reporting to: Head of Operations

Hours: Flexible Full-Time Monday to Friday

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Facilities, Health, Safety & Compliance Manager to lead and manage all aspects of health, safety, facilities, and compliance across the business. The role combines strategic oversight with hands‑on operational support to ensure a safe, efficient, and legally compliant working environment across office, workshop, and project locations.

Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Compliance Management

• Lead and manage all aspects of health, safety, environmental, and compliance activities across the business.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve health and safety policies, procedures, and management systems in line with UK legislation and industry best practice.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations including HSE requirements, COSHH, PUWER, Manual Handling, Fire Safety, and other applicable legislation.
• Monitor legislative changes and implement updates to company policies and procedures as required.
• Act as the focal point for health and safety matters, providing guidance and support to managers and employees.

Risk Management & Operational Support

• Prepare, review, and support the development of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Work closely with Project Managers, Contract Managers, Supervisors, and operational teams to ensure safe systems of work are implemented and maintained.
• Conduct accident, incident, and near‑miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor and track corrective actions arising from audits, inspections, and incidents to ensure timely closure.

Auditing, Inspections & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct regular internal audits, site inspections, workshop inspections, office inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Perform vehicle spot checks, workplace inspections, and contractor compliance assessments.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and implement initiatives to enhance safety performance and operational compliance.
• Maintain audit‑ready records and documentation to support regulatory, insurer, client, and accreditation requirements.

Facilities Management

• Oversee day‑to‑day management of company facilities, including workshop, office, and operational locations.
• Manage building infrastructure, utilities, maintenance activities, cleaning services, waste management, and contractor performance.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance programmes and statutory inspections.
• Ensure compliance with building safety, fire safety, emergency procedures, and associated inspections and certifications.

Training, Communication & Safety Culture

• Develop and deliver health and safety inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings, refresher training, and awareness campaigns.
• Promote a positive safety culture throughout the business and encourage employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Ensure all employees understand their health and safety responsibilities and are competent to perform their duties safely.

Accreditation & External Compliance

• Manage company accreditations, certifications, and compliance registers.
• Support and coordinate external audits, client inspections, HSE visits, insurer audits, and accreditation assessments.
• Maintain records relating to training, equipment inspections, PPE, fire safety, contractor management, and statutory compliance requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Health & Safety role within engineering, manufacturing, construction, M&E, industrial, or related environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and HSE requirements.
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Experience preparing and reviewing RAMS.
• Experience managing compliance systems, records, and contractor activities.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Desirable

• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• IOSH Managing Safely and/or IOSH Membership.
• NVQ Health & Safety qualification or equivalent.
• Internal Auditor qualification.
• Experience managing ISO standards, accreditations, and management systems.
• Experience in SME environments.
• Familiarity with H&S HQ, SimPro, and HSEQ management systems.

Personal Attributes

• Practical, hands‑on, and solution‑oriented.
• Detail‑focused with a strong commitment to compliance and safety.
• Confident communicator able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and relationship‑building skills.
• Calm, methodical, and professional when managing incidents, risks, and compliance matters.

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