Environment, Health and Safety Manager

JR United Kingdom; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Environment, Health and Safety Manager to enhance their safety culture and compliance. The role offers a chance to lead improvements in processes, mentor team members, and contribute to a safer working environment. Candidates with a strong background in health & safety and a NEBOSH qualification are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working in health & safety.
• Previous experience in heavy civil engineering industry.
• Driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance and strategy across SHE.
• Review current policies to identify improvement areas.
• Lead accident investigations and implement improvement plans.

Skills

Strong communicator

Passion for health & safety

Coaching and mentoring

Education

NEBOSH certificate

Diploma level in Health & Safety (or working towards)

Job description

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Client:

Shirley Parsons

Location:

witney, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Permanent

Are you a Health & Safety Advisor looking to gain more responsibility or an experienced Health & Safety Manager who is commutable to Oxfordshire but looking for a better work-life balance and maybe reduce the amount you travel for work? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.

I am working with a heavy civil engineering specialist who are looking for an experienced health & safety professional who is able to look at current processes. Policies and procedures and look at what improvements can be made and continue to improve the company’s health & safety culture. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in heavy civil engineering and knowledge of auditing would be a distinct advantage.

The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for:

• Lead across all SHE compliance and strategy
• Provide accurate and on time reports for senior management with trends and provide a solution-based approach
• Review all current policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement
• Driven and enthusiastic individual with a passion for health & safety
• Lead by example in creating a positive health & safety culture
• Lead on accident investigations and near misses to identify root causes and implement improvement plans.
• Coach and mentor members of the SHE team to support them to reach their potential

The Health & Safety Manager will have:

• 3 years of experience working in health & safety
• Previous experience working in heavy civil engineering industry such as rail, highways, piling, groundworks or geotechnical work
• Hold a NEBOSH certificate minimum, ideally Diploma level or working towards.
• Driving license
• Happy to work in a position where coaching, mentoring and supporting other SHEQ professional to reach their potential
• Strong communicator and able to train and present to the internal team and external customers.
• Experience with auditing or RISQS audits would be a distinct advantage but not essential