At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety standards across construction sites, ensuring compliance and promoting a positive safety culture.
- Company: ECL Civil Engineering, a leader in sustainable infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, ongoing training, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on wellbeing and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of safety in a dynamic civil engineering environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in health and safety within construction, NEBOSH certification, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
ECL Civil Engineering is a UK-based civil engineering contractor specializing in self-delivery of infrastructure, drainage, and groundwork solutions for large-scale, residential-led strategic sites. The company partners with many of the UK’s leading housing developers, focusing on reducing risk and improving on-site efficiency. ECL values strong, collaborative client relationships built around a shared commitment to modern communities, biodiversity, and well-being. The business is strongly oriented toward sustainable development and value-added solutions that optimize project delivery and profitability.
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager to lead and continuously improve health, safety and wellbeing standards across our construction and civil engineering operations. This role will play a key part in promoting a positive safety culture throughout the business, ensuring compliance with legislation, supporting operational teams and driving best practice across all sites and departments. The successful candidate will work closely with directors, contracts managers, site teams and subcontractors to ensure ECL maintains the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the company’s health & safety strategy across all live construction sites and offices
- Ensure compliance with all current HSE legislation, regulations and industry best practice
- Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety reviews
- Produce and review RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, producing detailed reports and corrective actions
- Monitor and report on company-wide H&S performance and KPIs
- Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and internal training sessions
- Support site teams with practical safety guidance and problem solving
- Maintain and improve ISO management systems and compliance documentation
- Liaise with clients, contractors, local authorities and external auditors where required
- Promote workforce wellbeing and assist with environmental and sustainability compliance where appropriate
- Ensure subcontractors operate in line with company procedures and expectations
- Drive continuous improvement and help maintain ECL’s strong safety culture
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a Health & Safety Manager role within civil engineering, groundworks or construction
- Strong working knowledge of HSE legislation and CDM Regulations
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate (minimum)
- Experience conducting site audits and accident investigations
- Ability to communicate effectively with site operatives, senior management, client & Statutory Authorities
- Strong organisational and reporting skills
- Competent using Microsoft Office and digital reporting systems
- Full Driving Licence
- NEBOSH Diploma
- Chartered IOSH membership or working towards
- Experience working on large-scale residential and infrastructure projects
- Temporary Works or environmental compliance knowledge
- Experience managing ISO 45001 systems
What we offer
- Full-time, Permanent role
- Competitive Salary and benefits package
- Company Vehicle or Car allowance
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays)
- Pension Scheme
- Death in service policy
- An opportunity to help shape the future of safety within a leading civil engineering company
Health And Safety Manager in Bedford employer: ECL Civil Engineering Ltd.
ECL Civil Engineering is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where health and safety are paramount. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a company vehicle or car allowance, ECL empowers its staff to thrive while contributing to sustainable infrastructure projects that enhance community well-being. Located in Bedford, the company fosters a positive safety culture and provides opportunities for meaningful impact in the civil engineering sector.
Contact Details:
ECL Civil Engineering Ltd. Recruitment Team
