Role: Health & Safety Manager
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + car allowance, travel and bonus
Location: Regional role with travel across multiple live projects
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a highly successful and financially secure main contractor delivering high-quality new build projects across the Industrial, Commercial and Retail sectors.
With an annual turnover of circa £200m, this business has built an outstanding reputation for consistent delivery, strong client relationships and sustained year‑on‑year growth. Backed by a robust project pipeline and ambitious plans to exceed £250m+ turnover in the coming years, this is an excellent time to join a company entering its next phase of expansion. Wholly owned by its shareholders, debt‑free, and with a clear long‑term vision, the business offers not only stability but genuine opportunity for career progression.
The Role
As Health & Safety Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing health and safety across up to five live construction projects within your designated region. Working closely with senior leadership, site teams and operational staff, you will ensure the business remains fully compliant while driving continuous improvement in standards, behaviours and culture. This is a highly visible position within the business and offers the chance to make a real impact. The role has a clear pathway toward a future Head of Health & Safety position, with the opportunity to help build and lead a wider team as the company continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the main point of contact for all health and safety matters across your designated construction sites.
- Provide professional guidance and support to project teams, managers and senior stakeholders on all aspects of health and safety compliance and best practice.
- Develop, implement and continuously improve the company's health and safety strategy to further strengthen culture, awareness and accountability throughout the business.
- Review, update and enforce health and safety policies and procedures in line with current legislation, industry standards and business expectations.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits and reviews to ensure consistent standards are maintained across all projects.
- Identify risks proactively and work collaboratively with operational teams to implement practical and effective control measures.
- Support investigations into incidents, near misses and non‑conformances, ensuring lessons learned are communicated and embedded.
- Promote a positive and proactive health and safety culture at all levels of the organisation.
Requirements
- NEBOSH or IOSH Health & Safety qualification.
- Proven experience in a similar Health & Safety role within the construction sector.
- Strong track record of working on comparable new build projects.
- Willingness and ability to travel across multiple live projects within the region.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the business.
- High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions‑focused approach.
Why Apply?
- Join a successful, growing and financially strong contractor with an impressive market position.
- Be part of a business with a strong pipeline of secured work and ambitious growth plans.
- Report directly to an experienced Health & Safety Director and play a key role in the company's future.
- Enjoy genuine long‑term progression prospects, including a pathway to Head of Health & Safety.
- Receive a highly competitive salary and package including car allowance, travel and bonus.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Health & Safety professional looking to step into a business where they can make a real difference and progress their career in line with an ambitious growth strategy.
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