Health and Safety Manager

conAK; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee SHEQ on significant water projects across South London. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and the opportunity to shape the safety culture within a committed organization.

Benefits

Company Car or £7k Car Allowance

Fuel card or mileage

Private medical & healthcare cash plan

Up to 14% pension

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Bonus up to 10%

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent necessary for the role.
• Experience in infrastructure, civils, or utilities is crucial.
• CMIOSH certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead SHEQ for a large framework across South London and the Thames Valley.
• Manage and develop a team of 3–6 SHEQ Advisors.
• Drive incident investigations and ensure compliance.

Skills

Strong background in civils

Utilities experience

Leadership

Safety culture management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent

CMIOSH (or working towards it)

Job description

Are you ready to lead SHEQ across a high-impact utilities contract?

We're working with a leading infrastructure contractor to find a Health and Safety Manager for a critical role supporting a major water provider on capital delivery and pipeline maintenance projects.

This is a strategic position where you'll shape safety culture, manage a regional team, and liaise directly with senior stakeholders, all while improving essential infrastructure.

You'll be stepping into a stable, long-term contract (AMP8), working with a respected name in the sector, and reporting directly to a Senior Health & Safety Manager with strong backing from the SHEQ leadership.

The business boasts a strong infrastructure pedigree, ongoing growth plans, and a genuine commitment to flexibility and development.

This is a hybrid position with 2 days from home, 2 days out to sites, and 1 day from the office just outside South London

What's on offer?

• Salary of £70,000–£80,000
• Company Car from a wide selection of vehicles or £7k Car Allowance
• Fuel card or mileage, depending on preference
• Bonus up to 10%
• Private medical & healthcare cash plan
• Up to a 14% pension
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  
  

The role:

• Lead SHEQ for a large framework across South London and the Thames Valley
• Manage and develop a team of 3–6 SHEQ Advisors
• Act as a senior point of contact for external and internal stakeholders
• Drive incident investigations, internal audits, and continuous improvement
• Deliver high-quality reports and ensure CDM compliance
• Actively contribute to operational and leadership meetings
  
  

What we're looking for:

• NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent
• CMIOSH (or working towards it with a clear plan)
• Strong background in civils, utilities, or infrastructure
• Full UK driving licence
  
  

If this role is of interest to you, please apply today!