Health & Safety Manager

CDM Recruitment; Heath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Recruitment in North East / Yorkshire seeks an experienced H&S Manager to support civil engineering, infrastructure and utilities projects. You will work with site teams, project managers and subcontractors to drive safety across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates hold NEBOSH General Certificate, have strong CDM knowledge, RAMS experience, and excellent communication. A full UK driving licence is required for site travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience leading health and safety on civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of CDM and current UK H&S legislation.
• Ability to review RAMS/CPPs, deliver inductions and toolbox talks.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day H&S leadership across multiple projects.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and investigations.
• Review RAMS, CPPs and other H&S documentation.
• Ensure compliance with CDM and current UK H&S legislation.
• Work with site management and subcontractors to maintain high standards.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and H&S training.
• Monitor and report on site safety performance.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

NEBOSH General Certificate

CDM knowledge

RAMS & CPPs

Team collaboration

Full UK driving licence

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Location: North East / Yorkshire

Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced H&S Manager to join an established and growing construction business operating across the North of England.

The role will provide hands-on health and safety support across civil engineering, infrastructure and utilities projects, working closely with site teams, project managers, subcontractors and senior management.

The business delivers a broad range of civil engineering works including groundworks, earthworks, drainage, foundations, roads and sewers, utilities, remediation and infrastructure projects.

The Role

• Provide day-to-day H&S leadership across multiple construction projects.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and investigations.
• Review and monitor RAMS, CPPs and other H&S documentation.
• Ensure compliance with CDM and current UK H&S legislation.
• Work closely with site management and subcontractors to maintain high standards.
• Support risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and H&S training.
• Monitor and improve site safety performance and reporting.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Promote a positive and proactive safety culture throughout the business.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Provide practical H&S advice across civils and infrastructure projects.

About You

• Previous experience in a construction/civil engineering H&S role.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of CDM, RAMS and construction-site safety.
• Experience working with subcontractors and site management teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach to health and safety.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• A full UK driving licence