Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager – Utilities The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a major infrastructure project during a critical phase of utilities diversion works.

The successful candidate will support the safe delivery of complex utility installations, including high–risk excavation activities and works around existing live services, while working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.

• Provide day–to–day Health & Safety support across multiple work sites.
• Review and advise on RAMS, permits, and safe systems of work.
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings as the project's Health & Safety representative.
• Work closely with site management teams to ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Monitor site activities, carrying out inspections and addressing unsafe behaviours and conditions.
• Support the safe delivery of excavation works and activities involving underground utilities.
• Assist project leadership with risk management and the promotion of a positive safety culture.
• Participate in audits, inspections, incident investigations, and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in Health & Safety performance throughout the project.

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager within the utilities or civil engineering sector.
• Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
• Strong background in utility infrastructure projects, ideally within water, gas, or electrical works.
• Excellent knowledge of excavation safety and working around live services.
• Experience supporting Health & Safety on large–scale infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Strong client–facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coordinate and influence multiple subcontractors on site.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) is essential.
• CMIOSH or working towards chartered status is desirable.