About this role
This permanent Health & Safety Manager role is based in Broadheath, with a salary of £50,000 to £60,000 per annum plus package. Working for a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure, rail and civils projects, you will take ownership of the H&S function, designing, implementing and embedding an effective H&S management system suited to a growing business. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining policies, procedures, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work, and introducing clear reporting, audit and inspection processes with actions tracked through to closure. You will also put in place practical tools for incident and near-miss reporting, investigation and lessons learned, and keep the company's accreditations current.
Job Description
Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
Location: Altrincham
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Package
The Client
Our client is a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering infrastructure, rail and civils projects. As the business grows, they are looking for a Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of their H&S function, building the systems and processes that support safe delivery on site and keeping the company's accreditations current.
This is a hands-on role with real influence. You will shape how health and safety is managed across the business and report directly to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Systems and processes
- Design, implement and embed an effective H&S management system suited to a growing civil engineering business
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work
- Introduce clear reporting, audit and inspection processes, and track actions through to closure
- Put in place practical tools for incident and near-miss reporting, investigation and lessons learned
- Review and streamline existing documentation so it is usable on site, not just compliant on paper
Accreditations and compliance
- Own the company's accreditations and certifications (e.g. ISO 45001, CHAS, SafeContractor, Constructionline and other SSIP schemes), ensuring renewals and assessments are never missed
- Prepare for and lead external audits and assessments, and manage any corrective actions
- Keep up to date with legislation, HSE guidance and industry best practice, including CDM 2015, and ensure the business stays compliant
- Support the integration of H&S with quality and environmental management where relevant
Site and project support
- Carry out site inspections and audits, giving constructive feedback to site teams and subcontractors
- Support tender and pre-qualification submissions with H&S information
- Review subcontractor competence, documentation and RAMS
- Advise project managers and site leadership on risk, planning and CDM duties
Culture and training
- Promote a positive, proactive safety culture from directors to operatives
- Deliver or coordinate inductions, toolbox talks and training
- Monitor and report on H&S performance, including leading and lagging indicators
About you
Essential
- Proven experience in a health and safety role within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate or General Certificate as a minimum (NEBOSH Diploma preferred)
- Demonstrable experience building or improving H&S systems and processes, not just maintaining them
- Hands-on experience managing accreditations and external audits
- Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 and current UK H&S legislation
- Confident communicator who can earn credibility with directors, site teams and subcontractors alike
Desirable
- Experience with ISO 45001 implementation or lead auditor training
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
- Experience supporting prequalification and tender submissions
- Full UK driving licence (site travel required)
What's on offer
- Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
- The chance to build the H&S function and make a visible impact
- Genuine support and buy-in from senior management
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