Health & Safety Manager

We are working with a leading civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Manager for a major heavy civils project in Plymouth.

This is a technically focused role where the client is specifically looking for someone with a strong design background and a solid understanding of risk management at pre-construction and design stages — not just site-based compliance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting project delivery teams, driving best practice across design risk management, CDM compliance, and operational safety throughout the lifecycle of the scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead health & safety strategy across a major heavy civils project

* Manage design risk reviews and ensure hazards are mitigated early in the process

* Support design and engineering teams with technical H&S guidance

* Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and industry best practice

* Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations where required

* Work closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and client representatives

* Promote a proactive safety culture across the project

Requirements:

* Proven experience within heavy civils or major infrastructure projects

* Strong design background is essential

* Excellent understanding of CDM regulations and design risk management

* NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification

* Ability to engage confidently with both design and operational teams

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills