Health And Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

Locations:
Manchester & Birmingham
Salary:
Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering complex projects across sectors including civil engineering, rail, utilities, infrastructure, groundworks, structures and commercial developments.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across multiple projects in the North and Midlands regions.

Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide professional health and safety support across a portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with legislation, company procedures and industry best practice.

Key responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager include:

* Providing proactive H&S leadership and support to project teams and operational management.

* Conducting regular site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations.

* Advising on risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.

* Investigating incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

* Monitoring compliance with company standards, statutory requirements and client expectations.

* Delivering health and safety training, toolbox talks and awareness initiatives.

* Supporting the development and continual improvement of H&S policies and management systems.

* Producing reports, KPIs and trend analysis to support performance improvement.

* Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders to promote best practice.

Essential requirements for the Health and Safety Manager:

* NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent.

* Membership of IOSH (GradIOSH or CMIOSH desirable).

* Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within construction or civil engineering.

* Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and industry standards.

* Experience of conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between projects.

Our client committed to creating safe, sustainable and high-performing projects and are looking for a Health and Safety Manager: who shares their passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement