Health and Safety Manager

An expanding organisation delivering complex construction and engineering projects across the UK is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to strengthen their on‑site and project‑based safety capability.

The role supports a diverse portfolio of technically challenging schemes delivered within operational environments, ensuring health and safety is embedded from early planning through to site delivery and ongoing operation. This is a practical, site‑focused position suited to someone who enjoys being visible on projects, working closely with teams, contractors and clients to support safe, efficient delivery.

The Role

You will play a key part in supporting projects from pre‑construction through to delivery and operation, offering clear, pragmatic safety guidance that aligns with how work is actually carried out on site.

Working alongside project, construction and operational teams, you will help identify and manage risks in a realistic, solutions‑focused manner. The role involves regular site engagement and strong relationship‑building across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day‑to‑day support to project and site teams on all H&S matters

Oversee safe delivery of construction and project activities across multiple UK sites

Apply CDM Regulations proportionately and practically at each project stage

Serve as a visible, approachable safety contact for employees and contractors

Offer H&S input during project planning, design reviews and mobilisation

Attend site and project meetings to highlight risks and recommend workable controls

Support project teams in developing effective, proportional mitigations

Conduct regular site visits across various projects

Support development and refinement of H&S processes, documentation and systems

Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance reviews

Contribute to ongoing improvements in how H&S is applied across projects

Skills & ExperienceEssential

Experience in construction health & safety within live project environments

Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations and duty‑holder responsibilities

Experience working within operational or industrial‑type settings

Comfortable engaging directly with project teams, contractors and clients

Clear, credible communication style across all levels

Calm, pragmatic approach to managing risk and competing priorities

Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly

Package & Benefits

£60k salary + car allowance (Negotiable for the right candidate)

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance (4× salary)

Private healthcare (BUPA or equivalent)

Salary sacrifice pension

Ongoing training and professional development

This exciting organisation is growing significantly and is committed to developing their Health & Safety Manager to in the medium term, become the leader of a team and develop into a more 'Head of' level.

So, if you are a hands-on Health & Safety professional with some great experience on live project sites, whether that be in CAPEX projects, EfW or other process-led projects, and have a willingness to travel semi-regularly (not staying away), then this may be the role for you!

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