Health And Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across multiple sites in the North West. This role offers a chance to grow within a supportive environment, with competitive salaries and a clear path for career progression. If you have a strong background in construction H&S and a passion for safety, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Benefits

Salaries well above market average

Clear support structure and internal promotion path

Outstanding feedback from professionals

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• Solid background in construction health & safety, ideally within groundworks or civils.
• Up-to-date knowledge of CDM and HSE legislation.
• Strong communicator able to influence site teams and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all health & safety matters across multiple groundwork sites.
• Ensure compliance and drive best practices.
• Embed a strong safety culture throughout the organisation.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Continuous Improvement

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Are you a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Manager looking to make a real impact with a contractor that values your role at the heart of its operations? This established and fast-growing groundworks and civil engineering contractor, headquartered in Manchester, has grown from £10m to £22m turnover in just 2 years—thanks to smart leadership, strong delivery, and an investment in people. The civils side of the business is now run by highly experienced individuals, creating an opportunity for a Health & Safety professional to take ownership and grow with the business.

What makes them different?

• All work based in the North West – no exhausting travel
• Salaries well above market average – they pay to keep the best
• Clear support structure and internal promotion path – not just promises
• Outstanding feedback from professionals already placed – genuine career progression and a team-first culture
• Growing order book with long-term stability

The Role: You’ll lead and manage all health & safety matters across multiple groundwork sites, ensuring compliance, driving best practices, and embedding a strong safety culture throughout the organisation.

What You’ll Need:

• Solid background in construction H&S – ideally within groundworks or civils
• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum), with up-to-date knowledge of CDM and HSE legislation
• Strong communicator, able to influence site teams and senior management alike
• A passion for safety and continuous improvement

This is your opportunity to step into a business where your voice will be heard, your work will be valued, and your career will be supported. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.