Shape the Future of Safety in One of the UK’s Leading Data Centre Specialists
At Sudlows, we don’t just build critical infrastructure, we deliver/ some of the UK’s most innovative and technically challenging data centre projects. As our business continues to grow across the UK and internationally, we’re looking for an exceptional Health & Safety Manager to lead our safety culture and help drive operational excellence.
You’ll be a key member of our Senior Management Team, influencing business decisions, leading our Health & Safety function, mentoring a team of advisors, and ensuring our people return home safely every day. You’ll have the opportunity to shape strategy, improve systems, and leave a lasting impact across a growing, award-winning business.
If you’re passionate about creating positive safety cultures, enjoy working in a fast-paced construction environment, and want a role where your expertise genuinely matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Sudlows?
Join an award-winning business experiencing sustained growth
Play a strategic leadership role with direct influence across the company
Lead and develop an established Health & Safety team
Work on high-profile, technically complex construction and data centre projects
Opportunity to drive innovation in Health, Safety and Environmental performance
Be part of a collaborative leadership team that values your expertise
The Opportunity
As Health & Safety Manager, you’ll act as Sudlows’ lead competent person for Health, Safety and Environmental Management, ensuring our systems, culture and practices continue to set industry standards.
Reporting into senior leadership, you’ll lead the company’s HSE strategy while supporting project teams, managers and directors to continually improve performance across multiple sites.
This role combines strategic leadership with practical operational support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys influencing people as much as improving systems.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Lead and continually improve the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental Management Systems
Champion a proactive safety culture throughout the business
Lead, coach and develop two Health & Safety Advisors
Advise Directors and senior leaders on legislation, compliance and best practice
Maintain ISO management systems and ensure company-wide compliance
Support operational teams with practical HSE guidance
Drive continuous improvement through audits, inspections and performance reviews
Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations
Deliver engaging training and coaching across the business
Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and all relevant legislation
Help reduce environmental impact through sustainable working practices
We’re Looking For Someone Who
Inspires confidence and leads by example
Can influence at every level of the business
Enjoys coaching and developing others
Thrives in a fast-moving construction environment
Is passionate about creating positive safety cultures—not simply enforcing rules
Has excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Thinks commercially while maintaining the highest safety standards
Essential Experience
Significant Health & Safety leadership experience within construction
Proven experience implementing and improving HSE management systems
Experience advising Directors and senior stakeholders
Experience leading and developing teams
Excellent knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
Strong investigation, auditing and reporting experience
Qualifications
Essential
NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
Desirable
CMIOSH (Chartered Member of IOSH) or working towards
IEMA qualification or similar Environmental qualification
Continued professional development
Vacancy Summary
You’ll have genuine ownership of the Health & Safety function, the autonomy to influence how we operate, and the opportunity to help shape the future of a business that’s continuing to grow across the UK and internationally.
If you’re looking for a role where your leadership makes a real impact not just on compliance, but on people and business performance this is the opportunity for you.
We offer a competitive package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate including professional training and long-term career development opportunities.
Location: Oldham.
Rate: Negotiable dependant on experience.
