At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety compliance across construction sites and promote a positive safety culture.
- Company: Reputable Groundworks and Civil Engineering contractor with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, company vehicle or allowance, and career growth.
- Other info: Join a growing team with a strong pipeline of work and excellent leadership support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety in the construction industry while enjoying a flexible work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in health and safety within construction and strong knowledge of UK legislation.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Location: Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire (Hybrid)
Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid role between office and site
About the Opportunity
Our client is a well-established and highly respected Groundworks and Civil Engineering contractor operating across Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their team. This is a hybrid role, combining office-based responsibilities in the Welwyn Hatfield area with regular visits to multiple construction sites across Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting and maintaining a positive safety culture throughout the business.
Candidates with a background in Groundworks, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, or Construction will be particularly well suited to this opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) compliance across the business.
- Develop, implement and continually improve health and safety policies, procedures and management systems.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety assessments across multiple active construction projects.
- Ensure compliance with current UK legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, CDM Regulations and other relevant industry standards.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and non-conformances, producing detailed reports and recommendations.
- Support operational teams with risk assessments, method statements (RAMS) and safe systems of work.
- Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and training sessions to employees, subcontractors and site management teams.
- Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, external auditors and senior management regarding health and safety matters.
- Monitor and report on key HSE performance indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Promote a proactive safety culture and encourage best practice throughout all levels of the organisation.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to audits, inspections, incidents and training.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience in a Health & Safety Manager, HSE Manager or Senior Health & Safety Advisor role within the construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and construction industry best practice.
- Experience conducting site audits, inspections and incident investigations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with site teams, management and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational and reporting skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Willingness to travel regularly to sites across Hertfordshire and surrounding counties.
Desirable
- Experience within Groundworks, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure or General Construction projects.
- NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
- Membership of IOSH and/or working towards Chartered status.
- Experience managing health and safety management systems.
- Environmental management knowledge would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Company vehicle or car allowance (where applicable).
- Opportunity to join a growing and well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work.
- Supportive leadership team and positive company culture.
If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to join a reputable Groundworks and Civil Engineering contractor, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.
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