Job description
Health and Safety Manager
£50,000 - £55,000 + Company van + Bonus + Free Parking + Further Training
Chertsey, Surrey - Office, site & plant nursery based
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety professional to join a well-established commercial landscaping and construction business during a period of growth. In this role you will strengthen health, safety, quality, and environmental processes providing variety, training and progression.
Have you got a Health and safety background in the construction industry? Are you looking for a varied role within a thriving company? Do you want to take full ownership of HSEQ across the business, working closely with operational and contracts leadership while supporting site teams day to day?
The business delivers high-quality commercial landscaping projects across London and the M25, including rooftop gardens, large residential developments, education schemes, and public-sector works. Projects typically range up to £1-2m and are delivered for well-known developers and repeat clients. Alongside live sites, the company operates plant nurseries giving the role genuine variety and scope.
You'll act as the sole HSEQ lead, responsible for maintaining and improving health and safety standards across all operations. This includes overseeing ISO 9001 and 14001 systems, supporting future progression toward ISO 45001, carrying out audits, and ensuring compliance across sites, offices, and plant facilities.
This role suits a proactive Health and Safety professional with a construction or contracting background who is comfortable writing risk assessments and method statements, conducting audits, and engaging directly with site teams. While strong health and safety experience is essential, training and development can be provided on quality and environmental elements where needed.
As the business continues to expand its commercial operations, this role has clear potential to evolve, offering long-term stability, development opportunities, and increased responsibility within a supportive, family-run environment.
The Role - Responsibilities
* Overseeing Health and Safety across the business
* Producing and reviewing risk assessments and method statements
* Maintaining ISO 9001 and 14001 systems and audits of sites and plant nurseries
* Delivering toolbox talks, inductions, and refresher training
* Managing compliance, accreditations, and renewals
The Person - Requirements
* NEBOSH qualification (essential)
* Some Construction experience
* Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
* SMSTS/ SSSTS/ CSCS desirable
* Willing to travel across London and the M25
Reference Number: 269148
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
