Health & Safety Manager

Bowdon Associates Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowdon Associates Limited is seeking a Health & Safety Manager in Altrincham to own and develop the H&S function across civil engineering projects. You will implement a robust management system, develop policies, risk assessments and safe systems of work, and lead on accreditations and external audits.

You will carry out site inspections, support tender submissions, and drive a proactive safety culture from directors to operatives, with direct reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a health and safety role within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or General Certificate as a minimum (NEBOSH Diploma preferred).
• Demonstrable experience building or improving H&S systems and processes, not just maintaining them.
• Hands–on experience managing accreditations and external audits.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 and current UK H&S legislation.
• Confident communicator who can earn credibility with directors, site teams and subcontractors alike.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and embed an effective H&S management system suited to a growing civil engineering business.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Introduce clear reporting, audit and inspection processes, and track actions through to closure.
• Own the company's accreditations and certifications (e.g. ISO 45001, CHAS, SafeContractor, Constructionline and other SSIP schemes).
• Prepare for and lead external audits and assessments, and manage corrective actions.
• Carry out site inspections and audits, giving constructive feedback to site teams and subcontractors.
• Support tender and pre‑qualification submissions with H&S information.
• Review subcontractor competence, documentation and RAMS.
• Advise project managers and site leadership on risk, planning and CDM duties.
• Promote a positive, proactive safety culture from directors to operatives.
• Deliver or coordinate inductions, toolbox talks and training.
• Monitor and report on H&S performance, including leading and lagging indicators.

Skills

H&S experience

CDM 2015 knowledge

Accreditations management

On-site leadership

Education

NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager

Location: Altrincham

Salary: GBP50,000 – GBP60,000 + Package

The Client

Our client is a well–established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering infrastructure, rail and civils projects. As the business grows, they are looking for a Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of their H&S function, building the systems and processes that support safe delivery on site and keeping the company's accreditations current.

This is a hands–on role with real influence. You will shape how health and safety is managed across the business and report directly to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Systems and processes

• Design, implement and embed an effective H&S management system suited to a growing civil engineering business
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work
• Introduce clear reporting, audit and inspection processes, and track actions through to closure
• Put in place practical tools for incident and near–miss reporting, investigation and lessons learned
• Review and streamline existing documentation so it is usable on site, not just compliant on paper

Accreditations and compliance

• Own the company's accreditations and certifications (e.g. ISO 45001, CHAS, SafeContractor, Constructionline and other SSIP schemes), ensuring renewals and assessments are never missed
• Prepare for and lead external audits and assessments, and manage any corrective actions
• Keep up to date with legislation, HSE guidance and industry best practice, including CDM 2015, and ensure the business stays compliant
• Support the integration of H&S with quality and environmental management where relevant

Site and project support

• Carry out site inspections and audits, giving constructive feedback to site teams and subcontractors
• Support tender and pre–qualification submissions with H&S information
• Review subcontractor competence, documentation and RAMS
• Advise project managers and site leadership on risk, planning and CDM duties

Culture and training

• Promote a positive, proactive safety culture from directors to operatives
• Deliver or coordinate inductions, toolbox talks and training
• Monitor and report on H&S performance, including leading and lagging indicators

About you

Essential

• Proven experience in a health and safety role within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or General Certificate as a minimum (NEBOSH Diploma preferred)
• Demonstrable experience building or improving H&S systems and processes, not just maintaining them
• Hands–on experience managing accreditations and external audits
• Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 and current UK H&S legislation
• Confident communicator who can earn credibility with directors, site teams and subcontractors alike

Desirable

• Experience with ISO 45001 implementation or lead auditor training
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• Experience supporting prequalification and tender submissions
• Full UK driving licence (site travel required)

What's on offer

• Salary of GBP50,000 – GBP60,000 depending on experience
• The chance to build the H&S function and make a visible impact
• Genuine support and buy–in from senior management