Health & Safety Manager

Randstad Cpe London; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to drive safety excellence in rail and infrastructure operations in the South West. This role requires strong H&S management skills, NEBOSH certification, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. The ideal candidate will enjoy a balance of site engagement, client liaison, and strategic input in a growing organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary & annual bonus scheme

Company share options and pension contributions

Qualifications

• Strong background in H&S management within rail or infrastructure sector.
• Demonstrable experience with site audits and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as key contact for health & safety within infrastructure division.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead investigations and report on findings.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Client Liaison

Compliance

Investigative Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

IOSH Certification

Job description

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
Location: Bristol & South West Region
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Sector: Rail / Infrastructure
Position Type: Permanent

Navartis is currently working with a leading infrastructure contractor who is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to join their team and play a key role in driving health, safety, and environmental excellence across rail and wider infrastructure operations in the South West region.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing HSQE team within a well-established organisation undergoing continued growth in the rail sector. The position will suit an experienced H&S professional who enjoys a balance of site engagement, client liaison, and strategic input.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the key point of contact for health & safety matters within the infrastructure division, with a primary focus on rail projects

• Conduct internal audits, inspections and ensure compliance with company IMS and industry standards

• Advise senior leadership on legal compliance and best practices

• Lead on accident and incident investigations, identifying root causes and driving improvements

• Support delivery teams with project-specific risk assessments and safe systems of work

• Collaborate with client HSQE teams to ensure a joined-up approach to safety on joint ventures and frameworks

• Deliver behavioural safety programmes and toolbox talks alongside the L&D function

• Monitor and close out non-conformances and support continuous improvement initiatives

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Strong background in H&S management within the rail or wider infrastructure sector

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and IOSH (Certified or Chartered)

• Demonstrable experience with site audits, risk assessments and safe systems of work

• Track record of liaising with regulatory bodies, clients and operational teams

• Confident in leading investigations and reporting on findings

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive, solutions-focused approach

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary & annual bonus scheme

• Company share options and pension contributions

Required Qualifications

• None