Health & Safety Manager - Civil Engineering

Pinnacle Recruitment; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager for a major Tunnels Project in North Wales. This role involves implementing safety strategies, managing H&S advisors, and ensuring compliance with UK legislation. The ideal candidate has a NEBOSH Diploma, significant experience in civil engineering, and a strong leadership background. The company offers a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a commitment to safety and environmental excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive project team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager on major construction projects.
• Strong background in tunnelling, underground works, or civil engineering.
• Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Health & Safety Management System.
• Manage and support site-based Health & Safety Advisors.
• Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation.
• Oversee risk assessments and method statements.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementations.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Leadership

CDM Regulations

Risk Assessment

Communication

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Chartered or working towards CMIOSH

Job description

A main contractor seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to play a key leadership role on a multi million pound Tunnels Project in North Wales — a nationally significant infrastructure scheme delivered in a challenging and environmentally sensitive location.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will be responsible for leading, implementing and continuously improving the health, safety and wellbeing strategy across all site activities, with a particular focus on tunnelling, underground works, heavy civils and M&E operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the project Health & Safety Management System in line with company standards and UK legislation
• Provide visible, proactive H&S leadership across the project, promoting a strong safety culture at all levels
• Manage and support site-based H&S Advisors and ensure consistent standards across multiple work fronts
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Health & Safety at Work Act and relevant industry guidance
• Oversee risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), permits to work and safe systems of work
• Lead incident investigations, near-miss reporting and corrective action implementation
• Liaise with clients, regulators, designers and supply chain partners on all H&S matters
• Deliver and coordinate audits, inspections and behavioural safety initiatives
• Support occupational health, wellbeing and mental health initiatives on site

About You

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager on major construction or civil engineering projects
• Strong background in tunnelling, underground works, hydro, power or complex infrastructure projects
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) — essential
• Chartered or working towards CMIOSH status — highly desirable
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK H&S legislation
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and the workforce
• Practical, solution-focused approach with strong leadership skills

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a landmark infrastructure project in a unique environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career development within a globally respected construction group
• Supportive, collaborative project team culture
• Commitment to safety, wellbeing and environmental excellence