Health and Safety Manager

The Role

An established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Regional Health & Safety Manager to support a portfolio of projects across the region.

Reporting to the Senior HSE Manager, you will work closely with the Contracts Director, site management teams and HSE professionals to maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental performance across multiple projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional to take a leadership role within a growing business, manage and develop a regional HSE team, and contribute to the successful delivery of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional HSE Leadership: Oversee health, safety and environmental requirements across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with legislation, client requirements and company standards.

• Team Management: Lead, develop and support a regional HSE team, including HSE Advisors, setting objectives, managing performance and promoting continuous professional development.

• HSE Planning: Develop, review and maintain key project documentation, including Project Management Plans, Construction Phase Plans, risk assessments, method statements and task briefings.

• Training and Engagement: Oversee site inductions, toolbox talks, behavioural safety initiatives and HSE briefings to promote a positive safety culture across the workforce.

• Technical Advice: Provide specialist HSE guidance to site management teams, supporting project planning, work-winning activities, risk management and the safe delivery of construction works.

• Audits and Inspections: Carry out and oversee regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

• Incident Management: Lead and support incident reporting, investigations and follow-up actions, ensuring lessons learned are communicated and used to improve safety performance.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks across regional projects and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

• Performance Monitoring: Monitor HSE performance, review trends and produce regular reports on compliance, progress and key performance indicators.

• Client and Stakeholder Management: Represent the business in client meetings, site progress meetings and discussions with contractors, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders.

• Continuous Improvement: Work collaboratively with other regional HSE teams to share best practice, maintain consistent standards and drive improvements across the business.

• People Development: Coach and mentor site teams, encouraging accountability and ensuring health and safety remain central to project delivery.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A minimum NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification, with a commitment to further professional development.

• Membership of IOSH, ideally working towards Chartered status.

• Experience in a senior HSE role within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction.

• Ideally, 3–5 years' experience working with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil engineering contractor.

• Proven experience managing people, developing teams and overseeing HSE performance across multiple projects.

• Strong technical knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation, risk assessments, method statements and incident investigations.

• Experience conducting audits, inspections and compliance reviews across construction sites.

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to engage confidently with site teams, senior management, clients and external stakeholders.

• A proactive approach to risk management, problem-solving and continuous improvement.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across several projects.

• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the region, including occasional overnight stays.

Training and Development

The business is committed to investing in its people through practical experience, professional training and further academic qualifications where appropriate. You will have the opportunity to develop your expertise, strengthen your leadership capabilities and progress your career within an established contractor.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.

• Discretionary bonus, subject to eligibility.

• Company pension scheme, subject to eligibility criteria.

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Travel and subsistence allowances, including company vehicle or vehicle provision.

• Reimbursement of relevant training costs and professional membership fees.

• Long-term career development and progression opportunities, with scope for salary growth as your experience and responsibilities increase.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a regional leadership opportunity within civil engineering and infrastructure, we would welcome your application.