Senior Health & Safety Manager (Construction, Denmark)

Job summary

This role involves providing operational support to project teams in the construction sector, ensuring adherence to health, safety, environment, quality, and wellbeing standards on-site.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit strong health and safety leadership at the campus level.
• Support and guide the Campus Project Director and Project Manager.
• Act as the primary contact for health and safety matters with clients and their representatives.
• Lead a team of 2-4 health and safety managers on-site.
• Assist in implementing company health and safety strategies.
• Conduct health checks, inspections, and risk reviews as per policy.
• Investigate accidents/incidents and communicate lessons learned.
• Monitor health and safety performance and prepare reports.
• Ensure adequate health and safety coverage and alert management of potential issues.
• Stay updated on legislation to provide competent health and safety advice.
• Identify training needs for self and team members.
• Coach staff on health and safety standards and expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in the construction industry and as a health and safety professional.
• CMIOSH and IEMA membership (or equivalent).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in IT and capable of anticipating changes.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.

Education

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• Ideally, a qualification in engineering or construction management.

Tools

• Familiarity with health and safety management systems and relevant legislation.
• Experience with incident investigation and auditing processes.