Overview

Senior Health and Safety Manager for a regional civil engineering construction company operating across the South West, Midlands, and parts of the South East. The role reports to the Regional Director and leads a safety function across multiple sites, managing a team of two Health and Safety Managers while maintaining an active on-site presence. The objective is to drive safety culture and ensure full regulatory compliance across all civil engineering projects in the region.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership – Lead and manage a team of two Health and Safety Managers; allocate workloads and coordinate site coverage across multiple regions; mentor and develop team members; conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews.
• Strategic Safety Leadership – Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures; lead continuous improvement of safety culture; conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments across all sites and operations; provide expert safety guidance to senior management and project teams.
• Operational Safety Management – Maintain regular site presence across the South West, Midlands, and South East; oversee site safety inspections and ensure CDM Regulations 2015 compliance; investigate accidents, incidents and near misses with corrective actions; manage relationships with HSE inspectors and regulatory bodies; coordinate safety training programs for all staff levels; review and approve method statements and risk assessments.
• Compliance and Documentation – Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation; maintain accurate safety records, statistics and reporting systems; prepare and present safety performance reports to the board; stay current with evolving safety regulations and industry best practices.

Essential Requirements

• Qualifications & Certifications – NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent); IOSH Managing Safely certification; CSCS card (preferably Manager level); Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards.
• Experience – Minimum 5 years' experience in health and safety management within civil engineering or construction; proven experience managing and leading health and safety teams; track record of managing safety across multiple sites and regions simultaneously; experience with CDM Regulations and Principal Contractor duties; strong background in risk assessment and method statement approval; comfortable with regular travel and site-based work across multiple regions.
• Skills & Attributes – Excellent communication and presentation skills; strong leadership abilities with experience managing safety teams; analytical mindset with attention to detail; full UK driving licence essential.

Desirable Requirements

• Qualifications – Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience – Experience with major infrastructure or highway projects.
• Certifications – CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
• Software – Experience with safety management software systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package with annual review
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare scheme
• Company bonuses
• Professional development opportunities and training support
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options where appropriate
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business with regional expansion

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your CV to this advert or contact Fiona Corbett on the details provided. Please include details of your current salary expectations and the notice period you are seeking.

The hiring business is an equal opportunities employer committed to and in the workplace. Due to the high volume of applications, we can only respond to applicants selected for an interview. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We look forward to receiving your application!