Full job descriptionSenior Health & Safety Coordinator / Health & Safety Manager


Location: Lichfield (Office-based with occasional UK travel, including the North East)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-5:00pm, Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm)
Contract Type: PermanentThe Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of an established, specialist commercial roofing and cladding contractor seeking an experienced Senior Health & Safety Coordinator / Health & Safety Manager. Reporting to the Head of Contracts & Supply Chain Manager, you will lead, coordinate, and continually improve Health & Safety across live construction projects and operational locations. You will provide practical, competent advice to senior management, Contracts Managers, Supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors while championing a positive, proactive safety culture across the business. The level of responsibility and autonomy will reflect your competence and experience, with full support from senior leadership and external H&S specialists where required.Key Responsibilities*H&S Systems & Documentation: Lead the day-to-day coordination and development of Health & Safety arrangements across projects and operational locations. Develop, review, and maintain practical H&S policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
*RAMS & CDM Compliance: Prepare, review, and advise on Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), task-specific risk assessments, construction phase information, and other CDM-related documentation to ensure suitable controls are in place.
*Practical Site Guidance: Provide clear, practical H&S advice to Contracts Managers, Supervisors, employees, and subcontractors, helping project teams identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective site controls.
*Project Planning & Mobilisation: Support the planning and coordination of project H&S requirements, including site-specific arrangements, inductions, permits, briefings, toolbox talks, and client-specific requirements.
*Inspections & Audits: Carry out planned and unannounced site inspections, workplace checks, and audits. Record findings, agree corrective actions, monitor close-out, and escalate overdue or significant issues promptly.
*Incident Investigation: Lead or coordinate investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences, identifying root causes, preparing clear reports, and monitoring preventative actions.
*Training & Competence Management: Coordinate H&S training, site inductions, toolbox talks, and workforce briefings. Monitor employee and subcontractor competence, including industry cards, qualifications, and compliance records, raising any gaps with management.
*Digital Records & Reporting: Maintain accurate, auditable H&S records using digital platforms (such as WorkWallet, iAuditor, and SharePoint). Monitor H&S performance trends, training compliance, and outstanding actions, providing clear updates to senior management.