Health & Safety Manager – Defence & Infrastructure (UK)

Major Forces - Major Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Recruitment is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager for a defence and infrastructure contractor, based in Liverpool with UK-wide site travel. The role focuses on leading H&S strategy, risk management, compliance and continuous improvement across multiple projects.

You will work with senior leaders, site teams and stakeholders to embed robust safety standards, drive performance, and ensure regulatory compliance in a challenging operational environment.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent required.
• Experience in health and safety management within infrastructure, defence, or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Experience developing and implementing safety policies and management systems.
• Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of H&S strategy, policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to directors and senior managers on health and safety matters.
• Promote a proactive safety culture with accountability at all levels.
• Ensure safety remains effective as projects expand across locations.
• Establish KPIs and provide regular safety reports to leadership.
• Support client and stakeholder engagement on compliance and safety requirements.

Skills

NEBOSH General Cert

Safety management

Infrastructure projects

UK legislation

Driving licence

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH Chartered

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Job description

Major Recruitment is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager for a defence and infrastructure contractor, based in Liverpool with UK-wide site travel. The role focuses on leading H&S strategy, risk management, compliance and continuous improvement across multiple projects.

You will work with senior leaders, site teams and stakeholders to embed robust safety standards, drive performance, and ensure regulatory compliance in a challenging operational environment.