Health & Safety Manager – Groundworks

Galtec Ltd; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A groundworks contractor in the UK is hiring a Health & Safety Manager to oversee safety on major projects across the South West. You'll manage compliance with legislation, conduct inspections, and support site teams. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 per year, along with a defined path to senior leadership in safety management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Defined succession plan

Impactful role

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager in groundworks or construction.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations and HSE standards.
• Proactive and confident in influencing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety management on groundworks projects.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and investigations.
• Lead the development of risk assessments and safety plans.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Compliance with HSE legislation

Risk Assessment

Training delivery

Incident investigation

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Job description

Health & Safety Manager – Groundworks at Galtec Ltd

The Opportunity
Join a respected groundworks contractor delivering major schemes across the South West and into South Wales. Based in Gloucester, you’ll set and uphold best-in-class safety standards across live sites stretching from Gloucester to Somerset and Swindon to Cardiff. Over the next 14 months you’ll shadow our current Head of Health & Safety—preparing to succeed them in leading the department.

The Role
Some key responsibilities include:

• Oversee health, safety, and environmental management on all groundworks projects
• Collaborate with main contractors and project teams to ensure full compliance with HSE legislation
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Lead the development and implementation of risk assessments, method statements, and site safety plans
• Promote a proactive safety culture by delivering training, guidance, and support to site teams
• Report on safety performance and continuous improvement initiatives to senior management / directors
• Shadow the current Head of Health & Safety over a 14-month period, with a clear path to succeeding them

About You
Some key requirements include:

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager in groundworks, civil engineering, or construction
• In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations, HSE standards, and industry best practices
• Comfortable liaising with main contractors and client stakeholders
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (or equivalent) required
• Proactive, approachable, and confident influencing teams on site

What’s on Offer
Some key benefits include:

• Permanent role with defined succession into the Head of Health & Safety position
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to lead safety on significant groundworks projects across the South West and into South Wales
• A role with real impact—safeguarding people, reputation, and project delivery

Job Details:
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000 per year
Work Location: In person (Gloucester base)

If you’re ready to drive safety excellence and prepare for a future leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.