Health and Safety Manager

Boyd Recruitment; Hexham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a Tier 1 Civil Engineering contractor in Hexham. The successful candidate will lead the safety strategy for a new office, ensuring compliance and embedding a high-performing safety culture. This role requires significant experience in civil engineering safety and a NEBOSH Diploma. It's an opportunity to shape safety standards from the start.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Health & Safety within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical HSEQ knowledge.
• Capable of influencing at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSEQ strategy for the new regional office.
• Embed best-practice safety culture across multiple civil engineering frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and internal standards.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Leadership

Compliance Knowledge

Continuous Improvement

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Boyd Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a leading Tier 1 Civil Engineering contractor as they continue their strategic expansion across the North East. As part of this growth, our client is establishing a brand–new office in Hexham, and we are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take a pivotal leadership role in shaping the culture, standards, and systems from day one.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to join a highly respected national contractor at a truly exciting moment of development. As the Health & Safety Manager, you will:

• Lead HSEQ strategy for the new regional office
• Embed best–practice safety culture across multiple civil engineering frameworks
• Provide guidance, support, and coaching to project teams and site leadership
• Ensure compliance with legislation, client requirements, and internal standards
• Drive continuous improvement and champion behavioural safety
• Influence organisational direction as the region grows

About You

To be successful in this role, you should bring:

• Significant experience in Health & Safety within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) with strong technical HSEQ knowledge
• A proactive, collaborative approach with the confidence to influence at all levels
• Experience developing or leading safety strategy across multiple projects
• The ambition to help shape a new regional hub and build a high–performing safety culture from the ground up

For more information, please contact Jordan at (url removed)