Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager Major Earthworks Project (Main Contractor JV)

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £50,000 £ 60,000 + package

Start: ASAP

Agency: JLL Recruitment

A major UK civil engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support a long-term earthworks package within a main contractor joint venture on a nationally significant infrastructure scheme near Portsmouth. This programme runs well beyond 2028
, offering long-term stability and a major career opportunity.

The contractor is a respected, multi-generation, family-run civil engineering business with a strong track record across highways, remediation, flood defence and renewable energy projects. They are known for high standards, strong safety culture and long-term investment in their teams.

• Lead Health & Safety across a major earthworks package
• Carry out inspections, audits, RAMS reviews and toolbox talks
• Ensure compliance with CDM, JV procedures and client standards
• Support safe systems of work for excavation, plant, haul roads, lifting and traffic management
• Investigate incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions
• Liaise with JV partners, client H&S teams and regulators
• Produce clear reports, documentation and safety briefings
• Promote behavioural safety and continuous improvement

• Proven experience as a H&S Manager or Senior H&S Advisor in civils, earthworks or heavy construction
• Strong understanding of excavation, plant operations and high-risk activities
• NEBOSH Construction (minimum)
• Confident communicator able to influence site teams and subcontractors
• Experience working for a main contractor or JV is highly beneficial
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong reporting skills

• Long-term project running beyond 2028
• £50k £60k salary + package
• Opportunity to join a respected, family-run civil engineering contractor
• Strong pipeline of future work across the UK
• Key role shaping safety culture on a major infrastructure scheme

This position is being managed exclusively by JLL Recruitment
.

To apply or discuss the role confidentially, contact Tim at JLL Recruitment
.