Senior Health & Safety Manager (Construction, Denmark)

Job summary

The Senior Health & Safety Manager is responsible for providing operational support to project teams, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environment, quality, and wellbeing standards on-site. This role involves leadership and management of health and safety practices within a construction environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in the construction industry.
• At least 12 years as a Health and Safety professional.
• CMIOSH & member of IEMA (or equivalent).
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in managing and developing direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong health and safety leadership at the campus level.
• Support the Campus Project Director and Project Manager in health and safety matters.
• Lead a team of 2-4 Campus-based Health & Safety Managers.
• Ensure consistent implementation of company standards and policies.
• 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.
• Act as the main point of contact for enforcement agencies.
• Stay updated on legislation to provide competent health and safety advice.

Skills

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient IT skills.
• Ability to influence and empathize in relevant situations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Leadership and assertiveness skills.

Education

• Ideally a qualification in engineering or construction technology/management.
• Additional training in areas such as incident investigation and lifting operations awareness.

Tools

• Familiarity with health and safety management tools and software.