Building Safety Manager - Reed : Job Details

Job Title: Building Health & Safety ManagerSalary: £50,369 per annumHours: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)Location: Maidstone (Hybrid Working)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Building Health & Safety Manager to join the Police.

 This pivotal role will lead and support the force’s health and safety strategy, ensuring the safety and compliance of 12 key buildings across Kent.

Conduct risk assessments and audit and inspect construction sites, developing and implementing safety protocols, systems, and programmes, with a particular focus on fire, gas, electric, water safety and structural integrity, to identify potential hazards, mitigate risk and ensure compliance with evolving health and safety and other related regulations. This will involve ensuring governance arrangements are in place and complies with legislation and Force policy, which the post holder will update.

• Lead health and safety compliance across all construction and building-related projects.
• Provide expert guidance on the application of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits.
• Deliver engaging health and safety training to staff at all levels.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Support project delivery with a focus on safety, quality, and timely execution.

• Degree or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent qualification).
• Membership of IOSH or a similar professional body.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and its practical application.
• Proven experience in construction or civil engineering safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel across Kent and work flexibly.

• Experience delivering projects within strict deadlines.
• Strong customer relationship and networking capabilities.
• Experience working within small, collaborative teams.

Benefits include - Annual pay rise, Flexi time, a very good government pension and 30 days annual leave- increasing on service