Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager – Water / Civil Engineering

Location:

St Albans & Project Sites

Sector:
Water / Utilities / Civil Engineering

Position:
Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join an established civil engineering contractor delivering a portfolio of projects across the water and utilities sector.

The role will be based from St Albans, but this is very much a site-focused position, with the majority of your time spent visiting and supporting multiple live projects across the region.

Projects will typically be delivered under long-term water infrastructure frameworks, with individual scheme values generally around £1 million.

As Health & Safety Manager, you will work closely with project and operational teams to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and compliance are maintained across all sites.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out regular site visits, inspections and Health & Safety audits across multiple live projects.
• Providing practical H&S advice and guidance to Project Managers, Site Managers and operational teams.
• Ensuring projects comply with company procedures, legislation and client requirements.
• Reviewing RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and other H&S documentation.
• Identifying hazards, trends and areas for improvement across projects.
• Leading and supporting accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
• Monitoring subcontractor compliance and site working practices.
• Supporting toolbox talks, safety briefings and workforce engagement.
• Producing H&S reports and ensuring corrective actions are followed through.
• Working with project teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain a positive safety culture.

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience as a Health & Safety Manager or Senior Health & Safety Advisor within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong experience working across live construction sites.
• Water/utilities experience would be highly advantageous.
• A recognised Health & Safety qualification such as NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and construction regulations.
• Experience with audits, inspections, RAMS and incident investigations.
• The confidence to challenge unsafe practices and work collaboratively with site teams.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between project sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional who enjoys being hands-on and site based, supporting multiple projects rather than working predominantly from an office.