Health & Safety Manager - Groundworks

Health & Safety Manager – Groundworks\\n\\n📍 Swindon / Bristol region\\n📅 Start date: ASAP\\n💼 Permanent role\\n\\nThe Opportunity\\nWe’re seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a well-established groundworks contractor delivering major projects across Swindon, Bristol, and the wider South West. This is a permanent position, offering the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining the highest safety standards across multiple live sites.\\n\\nThe Role\\n\\n * \\n\\n Oversee all aspects of health, safety, and environmental management across groundworks projects.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Work closely with main contractors and project teams to ensure compliance with HSE legislation.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Carry out site audits, inspections, and incident investigations.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Lead on the preparation and implementation of risk assessments, method statements, and site safety plans.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Promote a proactive safety culture, providing training, support, and guidance to site teams.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Report regularly to senior management on safety performance and improvements.\\n\\nAbout You\\n\\n * \\n\\n Previous experience in a Health & Safety Manager role within groundworks / civil engineering / construction.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations, HSE standards, and industry best practice.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Comfortable engaging with main contractors and client representatives.\\n\\n * \\n\\n NEBOSH / IOSH qualifications (or equivalent) are essential.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Proactive, approachable, and confident in influencing others on site.\\n\\nWhat’s on Offer\\n\\n * \\n\\n Permanent position with long-term career prospects.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Competitive salary and benefits package (negotiable based on experience).\\n\\n * \\n\\n Opportunity to work on significant groundworks projects across the South West.\\n\\n * \\n\\n A role with real impact — ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery