Health & Safety Manager

OH Medical Recruitment Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established groundwork contractor in the South West is seeking a Health & Safety professional. This role includes managing compliance across multiple infrastructure projects, conducting audits, and leading safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HSE management within construction and be NEBOSH or IOSH qualified. Competitive salary and a structured progression plan to Head of Health & Safety are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Structured progression plan to Head of Health & Safety

Opportunity to make a tangible difference

Qualifications

• Proven experience in groundwork or construction environments.
• Excellent understanding of HSE standards and regulations.
• Skilled at communicating and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Conduct site inspections and audits.
• Lead the creation of risk assessments and safety plans.
• Foster a safety culture through training and mentoring.
• Prepare safety performance reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Track record as a Senior HSE Advisor

Understanding of CDM regulations

Building relationships with contractors

NEBOSH or IOSH qualified

Confident and approachable

Job description

The Opportunity

A well-established groundwork contractor is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety professional to join their team, supporting major infrastructure projects across the South West and South Wales. Based in Gloucester, this role involves maintaining exceptional safety standards across multiple active sites — from Gloucester to Somerset, Swindon, and Cardiff. There is opportunity to advance in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of health, safety, and environmental compliance on groundwork projects.

• Partner with main contractors and project teams to ensure adherence to HSE regulations.

• Carry out site inspections, audits, and accident/incident investigations.

• Lead the creation and delivery of risk assessments, method statements, and safety management plans.

• Foster a strong safety culture through training, mentoring, and on-site guidance.

• Present safety performance reports and improvement strategies to senior leadership.

• Work alongside and be mentored by the Head of Health & Safety, preparing for succession into that role.

About You

• Proven track record as a Senior HSE Advisor/Health & Safety Manager in groundwork, civil engineering, or construction environments.

• Excellent understanding of CDM regulations, HSE standards, and industry best practice.

• Skilled at communicating and building relationships with contractors and clients.

• Qualified with NEBOSH or IOSH (or equivalent certification).

• Confident, approachable, and capable of positively influencing teams on site.

What We Offer

• A permanent role with a structured progression plan to Head of Health & Safety.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• The chance to make a tangible difference on large-scale projects throughout the South West and South Wales.

• The opportunity to help protect people, reputation, and project success.