ABM UK

Cleans and maintains UK workplaces and airports

Health and Safety Manager

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Full-timeBelfast, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent is required.
A NEBOSH Diploma is required, or the candidate must be working toward one.
At least 5 years of experience in health and safety facilities management is required.
Experience delivering CDM projects is required.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
A valid UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver workplace health and safety policies and procedures across multiple sites in the greater Belfast area.
Manage, develop, and maintain site-based health and safety management systems (ISO 45001), and represent the organisation and customer as required for health and safety audits.
Oversee health and safety training delivery, including IOSH, first aid, fire warden, and health and safety leadership training for contract teams.
Oversee the onsite permit-to-work (PTW) software system and associated procedures and training for lockout/tagout (LOTO) and authorised-person competence.
Develop and support a safety-related training programme for site personnel based on identified critical hazards and risks across the contract.
Develop and implement an audit and inspection programme covering all activities within the contract's scope of works, including the in-house team and contractors.
Oversee subcontractor safety compliance and drive safety performance and culture onsite.
Work with Operations to ensure capital projects are delivered safely and comply with CDM where applicable.
Support review of business continuity plans for contract services, ensuring they are fit for purpose and responsible personnel are trained.
Ensure services comply with relevant health and safety legislation and client requirements, and that the site can evidence compliance.
Ensure company and client health and safety policies and procedures are effectively implemented across the contract.
Support and manage recertification of company accreditations, including SIA ACS, Safe Contractor, and ISO.
Lead and guide investigations of workplace health and safety incidents and accidents, ensuring root causes and corrective actions are identified and completed.
Lead and manage the onsite health and safety Advisor, supporting ongoing professional development.
Capture and communicate lessons learned and update the health and safety management system as required.
Manage onsite chemical safety, including maintaining an approved HAZMAT chemical database for in-house team and contractor chemicals.
Own site safety KPIs and trends, identifying causes of poor performance and solutions.
Support the site team with safety-related technical investigative reports to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
Identify and drive continual improvements in safety performance across the contract.

Desired Qualifications

Certified IOSH membership.
A NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
A degree-level qualification in safety.

Health & Safety Manager

ABM UK · Belfast, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-05

Workplace: on_site

Department: Northern Ireland

Description

Location: Belfast, BT3 9DZ

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Salary: Competitive

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ABM is currently recruiting for a Full Time Permanent Health and Safety Manager for an immediate start working in Belfast.

ABM is seeking an experienced and strategic H&S Manager to lead safety across an Aerospace integrated FM contract in NI. The H&S Manager will be responsible for managing H&S of onsite staff and subcontracted works covering mechanical, electrical, building maintenance, capital projects aswell as cleaning, waste and security services. The successful candidate will provide expert advice to the onsite team, contractors and customers to ensure first class safety management. This role will be primarily based in Belfast however flexibility is required to meet role requirements.

Key Responsibilities;

Responsible for managing and delivering workplace health and safety policies and procedures across multiple sites in the greater Belfast areas.
Manage, develop and maintain site-based H&S Management systems (ISO 45001) and represent the organisation and customer as required for H&S audits.
Oversee the delivery of health & safety training including for example IOSH, first aid, fire warden and H&S leadership training for contract teams.
Oversee the onsite PTW software system and associated procedures and training for LOTO and competence of authorised persons.
Develop and support a suitable safety related training programme for site personnel based on the critical hazards and risks identified across the contract.
Develop and implement a robust audit and inspection programme for all activities within the scope of works of the contract, covering the in-house team and contractor base.
Oversee Safety compliance of the sub-contractor base, driving safety performance and culture onsite.
Work with Operations to ensure capital projects are delivered safely and in compliance with CDM where applicable.
Support the review of business continuity plans for the services on the contract, ensuring it is fit for purpose and responsible personnel are trained.
Ensure that all services are delivered in compliance with all relevant H&S legislation, client H&S requirements, ensuring the site can evidence compliance with same.
Ensure that all company and client H&S policies and procedures are effectively implemented across the contract.
Support and manage recertification of key company accreditations such as SIA ACS, Safe contractor and ISO.
Lead and guide the team in the investigation of all Workplace Health & Safety incidents or accidents and ensuring root cause corrective action is identified and completed.
Lead and manage the onsite H&S Advisor, ensuring ongoing professional development.
Ensure lessons learned are captured, communicated and the H&S management system updated as required.
Manage chemical safety onsite including maintaining an approved chemical database (HAZMAT) for all in house team and contractor’s chemicals.
Own site KPIs and trends for safety, identify and solution cause of poor performance.
Support site team with safety related technical investigative reports to determine root cause analysis & implement corrective actions.
Identify and drive continual improvements in safety performance across the contract.

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience;

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
NEBOSH Diploma (Or working towards)
5+ years’ experience in H&S facilities management
Experience in delivering CDM projects
Experienced of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Valid UK Driving Licence

Desirable;

IOSH Membership (Certified)
NEBOSH Construction Certificate
Degree level qualification in safety

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About the Company

ABM UK

Cleans and maintains UK workplaces and airports

ABM UK cleans, maintains and secures buildings across the UK and Ireland, including offices, hospitals, data centers, airports and rail stations. Its accessible travel teams guide disabled passengers through airports, while its bus services move passengers and crews around transport hubs. Clients pay under service contracts for on-site operations and engineering work on heating, cooling, electrical systems and electric vehicle chargers. Sensors help teams track building conditions, and the ABM Connect platform combines operating data with service reports for clients. Its UK business dates to 1987 and is headquartered at London Heathrow Airport in Hounslow, as part of US-based ABM Industries.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Hounslow, United Kingdom
Founded: 1987

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