Health & Safety Manager

Are you a Health & Safety professional with a background in facilities management or construction — ready to step into a high-profile role with a leading London property company? If so, we want to hear from you.

We're recruiting on behalf of an established and well-respected property business based in London. With a substantial portfolio spanning commercial and residential assets, they are committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and compliance — and they need an experienced H&S Manager to help lead that agenda.

This is a hands-on, standalone role with real influence. You'll have the ear of senior leadership, the freedom to shape policy, and the satisfaction of knowing your work genuinely protects people.

The Opportunity
Reporting directly into senior management, you will take ownership of all health and safety activity across the business. You'll work closely with in-house facilities teams, external contractors, and site managers to ensure compliance, drive improvement, and embed a positive safety culture.
Your day-to-day will include:

Managing and continuously improving the H&S management system across a multi-site property portfolio
Producing, reviewing, and approving risk assessments and method statements
Carrying out site inspections, audits, and accident/incident investigations
Delivering H&S inductions, training sessions, and toolbox talks
Reviewing and managing contractor H&S compliance documentation
Ensuring full compliance with CDM Regulations across construction and refurbishment projects
Reporting to senior leaders and advising on H&S strategy and risk
Keeping abreast of legislative changes and implementing updates proactively What We're Looking For
Our client is looking for a confident, proactive H&S professional who can operate both strategically and operationally. You'll be comfortable on-site as you are in the boardroom — and you'll bring energy and credibility to the role from day one.

Essential:

NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (essential)
Solid experience in a Health & Safety role within property, facilities management, or construction
Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation and CDM Regulations
Experience managing compliance across multi-site or complex environments
Confident communicator with proven stakeholder management skills Desirable:

GradIOSH or CMIOSH membership
Experience working within a property investment, asset management, or real estate environment
IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent training delivery experience The Package

Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
Performance-related bonus
London-based, permanent position
A business that genuinely values health and safety at board level
Scope to develop and lead the H&S function as the company continues to grow