Health & Safety Manager

We Build Recruitment are now looking to hire a Health and Safety Manager on behalf of our client, a leading Northwest based Civil Engineering contractor.

The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining effective health, safety, and environmental management systems across all civil engineering projects. The role ensures legal compliance, promotes a positive safety culture, and reduces risk to employees, contractors, clients, and the public.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Management

Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company’s Health & Safety Management System.

Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and Approved Codes of Practice

Act as the company’s competent person for health and safety matters

Site & Project Support

Provide health and safety support to civil engineering projects including highways, structures, earthworks, utilities, and groundworks

Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety tours

Review and approve risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), lift plans, traffic management plans, and temporary works documentation

Training & Competence

Identify health and safety training needs and ensure appropriate training is delivered

Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and inductions

Support managers and supervisors in developing their health and safety competence

Incident Management

Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses

Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and monitored

Report incidents to enforcing authorities where required (e.g. RIDDOR)

Monitoring & Reporting

Monitor health and safety performance using KPIs

Produce regular health and safety reports for senior management

Analyse trends and recommend improvements

Audits & Compliance

* Prepare for and manage external audits and client inspections

* Maintain certification standards where applicable (e.g. ISO 45001, ISO 14001)

* Liaise with regulatory bodies, clients, and external consultants

Culture & Leadership

* Promote a proactive and positive health and safety culture across the business

* Challenge unsafe behaviours and practices at all levels

* Support continuous improvement and best practice in H&S performance

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

* NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

* Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within civil engineering or construction

* Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and construction regulations

* Experience producing and reviewing RAMS

* Full UK driving licence