Health and Safety Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Brighton; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor specializing in complex civil engineering projects seeks a Health & Safety Manager for overseeing £25M projects across the Southern UK. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with health and safety standards, manage a dedicated team, and play a critical role in planning and execution phases, contributing to a culture of safety and effectiveness.

Benefits

Company Car/Allowance

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with civil engineering contractors is essential.
• Proven track record in managing health and safety standards and compliance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance and ensure project works follow UK legislation.
• Manage a team of two advisers and promote a positive Health & Safety culture.
• Consult with clients and directors during planning and reporting.

Skills

Civil Engineering Knowledge

Health & Safety Standards

Team Management

Reporting to Board Level

Education

Relevant Health & Safety Qualifications

Job description

Location: Brighton
Salary: £Neg
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Experienced Health & Safety Manager required to take the lead overseeing £25M civil engineering projects across Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex & Kent. These are framework projects for key clients with strong pipeline of works across the UK.

Reporting into the Operations Director and working closely alongside the operational team, you will be responsible for ensuring all compliance & works is following the standard UK legislation across the projects.

This Health & Safety Manager position will involve consulting with the client and directors to ensure they are advised with regards to best practice and on goings within site. Including providing support during the planning stage, method statements and reporting statistics.

As Health & Safety Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of two advisers providing support, progression and creating a positive culture surrounding Health & Safety via reports, campaigns, and events to promote the business's H&S standards and culture.

This Health & Safety Manager role is with a busy contractor who specialises in dynamic and complex civil engineering projects nationwide. Traditionally works include heavy infrastructure works.

Key attributes for the right individual will include previous experience within a civil engineering contractor (essential), practice overseeing & driving a team and reporting to board level, strong knowledge surrounding Health & Safety standards and plans. Former experience on a similar value schemes within the civil engineering sector is essential.

My client is prepared to offer for the right Health & Safety Manager a competitive salary up to £70,000 + company car/allowance, pension scheme and more.

For more information regarding this Health & Safety Manager role please contact Claire Spiers at Fawkes & Reece in our Southampton Office on 07749578588 or email across a copy of your updated CV to [e-mail]