Job Description:

Health & Safety Manager

Location: Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire (Hybrid)

Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid role between office and site

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established and highly respected Groundworks and Civil Engineering contractor operating across Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their team.

This is a hybrid role, combining office-based responsibilities in the Welwyn Hatfield area with regular visits to multiple construction sites across Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting and maintaining a positive safety culture throughout the business.

Candidates with a background in Groundworks, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, or Construction will be particularly well suited to this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) compliance across the business.
• Develop, implement and continually improve health and safety policies, procedures and management systems.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety assessments across multiple active construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with current UK legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, CDM Regulations and other relevant industry standards.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and non-conformances, producing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Support operational teams with risk assessments, method statements (RAMS) and safe systems of work.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and training sessions to employees, subcontractors and site management teams.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, external auditors and senior management regarding health and safety matters.
• Monitor and report on key HSE performance indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and encourage best practice throughout all levels of the organisation.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to audits, inspections, incidents and training.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety Manager, HSE Manager or Senior Health & Safety Advisor role within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and construction industry best practice.
• Experience conducting site audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with site teams, management and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and reporting skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel regularly to sites across Hertfordshire and surrounding counties.

Desirable

• Experience within Groundworks, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure or General Construction projects.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Membership of IOSH and/or working towards Chartered status.
• Experience managing health and safety management systems.
• Environmental management knowledge would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Company vehicle or car allowance (where applicable).
• Opportunity to join a growing and well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work.
• Supportive leadership team and positive company culture.

Apply

If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to join a reputable Groundworks and Civil Engineering contractor, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.