Health And Safety Manager

Principal People; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Principal Contractor in the North West is hiring a Health And Safety Manager to lead a regional HSQE team. This senior role offers flexibility and significant impact, with responsibilities including compliance with ISO standards and engaging with clients. The position provides a competitive salary and benefits, including a car allowance and bonus based on performance.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

13.75% Bonus based on personal and company performance

Private pension and healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in Rail, Highways, Civil Engineering or Utilities.
• Working knowledge of ISO standards and CDM.
• Ability to engage confidently with senior operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing a small regional HSQE team.
• Providing proactive guidance to operational leaders across projects.
• Driving continuous improvement in safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Communication

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

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Looking to lead a regional HSQE team with influence, autonomy, and long-term impact?

We’re working with a well-established Principal Contractor delivering Infrastructure and Construction works across a range of sectors, including Energy, Utilities, Civils and Rail. With a strong reputation, stable leadership, and a visible safety culture, they’re looking to appoint a Health and Safety Manager to continue driving high standards across their North West operations.

This is a key position in the regional leadership team, reporting directly to the Managing Director, with technical support from the Group HSQE Director. You’ll lead a small, capable team while contributing to broader strategic discussions across the business.

The role is based from a North West office, covering projects around the region. You’ll typically split your time between the office, sites and home working, with flexibility available.

Key responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager include:

• Leading, coaching and developing a small regional HSQE team.
• Providing proactive guidance to operational leaders across rail and civils projects.
• Driving continuous improvement in safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Engaging with clients and senior stakeholders on HSQE performance.
• Supporting compliance with ISO 45001, 14001, 9001 and relevant regulations.
• Collaborating with peers across regions to share learning and align standards.

Why consider this Regional Lead HSQE Manager role?

• Senior leadership role with visibility at both regional and group level.
• Well-supported team including dedicated Health & Safety and Environmental specialists.
• Established pipeline of work with increasing project variety beyond rail.
• Flexibility through a 4:1 agile working model.

Benefits include:

• Salary up to £70,000 (depending on experience)
• Company Car or Car Allowance (£7,380)
• 13.75% Bonus based on personal and company performance
• Private pension and healthcare

What we’re looking for from the successful candidate:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (or currently studying towards it)
• Experience in Rail, Highways, Civil Engineering or Utilities
• Working knowledge of ISO standards and CDM
• Ability to engage confidently with senior operational teams and clients
• Experience with or for a Principal Contractor

If you’re looking for a senior regional HSQE role with a visible impact and a supportive team environment, apply now.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Public Safety and Construction

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