Construction Compliance & H&S Manager


Company:	Recruitment Helpline Ltd
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

Location: Winnersh, Berkshire with UK Site Travel

Salary: Competitive, pro rate

Job Type: Permanent, Part-time, anticipated 3 days per week

About Oakley Food Projects

They are a family-owned turnkey design and build specialist delivering construction, mechanical and electrical solutions to food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturers across the UK.

External consultants will continue to support the company’s design and Principal Designer work. This role will primarily own construction-phase H&S, compliance and operational support.

Essential requirements

What the role will cover Health & Safety • CPPs, traffic plans, fire and emergency plans • Principal Contractor risk assessments • RAMS reviews and high-risk planning • Site inspections, audits and action close-out • Incidents, near misses, inductions and toolbox talks • Annual office risk assessment and H&S policy support Compliance • H&S systems, templates and site files • Contractor competence and prequalification • Training and competency records • CHAS support • Permits, certificates and handover records • O&M, H&S File, environmental and waste compliance Operational Support • Practical day-to-day advice to project teams • Mobilisation and project review support • Safe solutions when site conditions change • Site setup, logistics, welfare and emergency reviews • Quality and compliance audits • Lessons learned, coaching and consistent site standards What we are looking for • Experienced in construction, refurbishment or fit-out H&S, ideally supporting a Principal Contractor • NEBOSH Construction or equivalent, with strong knowledge of CDM Regulations • Confident preparing CPPs, reviewing RAMS and carrying out site audits and investigations • Practical, responsive and solutions focused, able to balance safety, proportionality and programme • Comfortable working with Site Managers, project teams and subcontractors • Full UK driving licence and willing to travel to project sites What we offer: • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. • Company pension scheme. • Collaborative, hands-on working culture. • Growth by Sharing bonus scheme upon completion of 6-month probationary period. • Expenses for travel. • Daily food allowance. • AXA health insurance with optional family bolt-on. • Standard pension contributions. Apply today with a copy of your CV and cover letter. The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

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