Health & Safety Manager

OCS Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee projects in high-regulated sectors such as data centres and pharmaceuticals. The role involves compliance management, developing safety policies, and leading health and safety activities across multiple projects. Applicants should have NEBOSH qualifications and at least 3 years of health & safety management experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary + benefits

Travel and accommodation covered

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in health & safety management within civils/groundworks.
• Strong understanding of UK and European health & safety legislation and standards.
• Proven ability to operate at a senior/lead level, reporting to board or director level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all health & safety activities across multiple civils projects.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure compliance.
• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Expertise in health & safety management

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take the lead across a portfolio of complex groundworks and civils projects in highly regulated sectors including data centres, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to Director level, with responsibility for driving health & safety excellence, ensuring compliance, and embedding a proactive safety culture across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all health & safety activities across multiple civils projects.
• Provide expert advice, guidance, and support to project teams and senior leadership.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure full compliance with UK and European H&S legislation.
• Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and positive safety behaviours across the business.
• Act as the key interface with clients and regulatory bodies on H&S matters.

Requirements

• NEBOSH qualification (minimum requirement).
• At least 3 years' experience in health & safety management within civils/groundworks.
• Strong understanding of UK and European H&S legislation and standards.
• Proven ability to operate at a senior/lead level, reporting into board or director level.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and mainland Europe.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.

Package

• Competitive salary + benefits.
• Travel and accommodation covered
• Opportunity to work on leading-edge projects within high-growth, high-tech sectors