Health & Safety Manager

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take the lead across a portfolio of complex groundworks and civils projects in highly regulated sectors including data centres, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.

This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to Director level, with responsibility for driving health & safety excellence, ensuring compliance, and embedding a proactive safety culture across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage all health & safety activities across multiple civils projects.

* Provide expert advice, guidance, and support to project teams and senior leadership.

* Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure full compliance with UK and European H&S legislation.

* Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies, procedures, and best practices.

* Champion a culture of continuous improvement and positive safety behaviours across the business.

* Act as the key interface with clients and regulatory bodies on H&S matters.

Requirements

* NEBOSH qualification (minimum requirement).

* At least 3 years’ experience in health & safety management within civils/groundworks.

* Strong understanding of UK and European H&S legislation and standards.

* Proven ability to operate at a senior/lead level, reporting into board or director level.

* Willingness to travel across the UK and mainland Europe.

* Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.

Package

* Competitive salary + benefits.

* Travel and accommodation covered

* Opportunity to work on leading-edge projects within high-growth, high-tech sectors