Health & Safety Manager

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support a busy operational business delivering field–based services across the region.

Immediate start needed!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety professional who enjoys a hands–on role, working closely with operational teams to drive compliance, improve standards, and promote a positive safety culture. Candidates from utilities, construction, infrastructure, rail, highways, facilities management, or other operational environments are encouraged to apply.

• Manage day–to–day Health & Safety and compliance activities across operational teams.
• Undertake regular site visits, behavioural safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Review and monitor RAMS, safe systems of work, and other Health & Safety documentation.
• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and completed.
• Provide practical Health & Safety advice and support to managers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor compliance performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate Health & Safety records, audit reports, and supporting documentation.
• Support stakeholder engagement on Health & Safety and compliance matters.
• Ensure training, competency, and certification records remain up to date.
• Champion a positive safety culture while maintaining a practical and commercially aware approach.

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety Manager or Senior Health & Safety Advisor role.
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent Health & Safety certification.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence safe working practices across operational teams.
• Experience with in a field–based operational environment is essential.

• Immediate start available.
• Competitive salary/rate depending on experience.
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a fast–paced operational business.
• Potential for the role to develop into a longer–term position for the right candidate.