H&S manager

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager – Utility-Scale Solar Project Location: Middlesbrough  Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £50,000 Role Overview: We are seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee all HSE activity on a utility-scale solar construction project based in the Middlesbrough area. This role is site-based and will play a key part in supporting the live project phase, ensuring safety standards are upheld and embedded across the site. Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the Health & Safety Management System in line with CDM 2015 and ISO standards Conduct site audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations Lead safety inductions, toolbox talks, and daily briefings with operatives and subcontractors Ensure RAMS, permits to work, and statutory documentation are compliant and current Engage with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to drive a positive safety culture Support environmental compliance and monitor site waste and welfare arrangements Essential Requirements: NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum) – Construction Certificate preferred Proven experience on utility-scale solar or large infrastructure projects In-depth knowledge of UK HSE regulations, CDM, PUWER, LOLER, and ISO 45001/14001 Strong communication, leadership, and reporting capabilities Must be commutable to the Middlesbrough area or willing to stay nearby during the project full right to work in the UK and UK experience. Currently residing in the UK.  Desirable: IOSH, IEMA, SMSTS, or First Aid at Work certifications CSCS Gold card or equivalent HSE qualification Familiarity with high-risk activity oversight, including lifting ops and working at height Environmental awareness and ability to support ESG documentation